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Kennett High School

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Kennett High School ranks 59 th of 86 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public Grades 9-12

59^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 86 New Hampshire High Schools

Better than 31% of New Hampshire high schools

Summary

Kennett High School is a public high school located in North Conway, New Hampshire, serving grades 9-12 with a total enrollment of 696 students. The school has seen fluctuating performance over the past decade, with its statewide ranking ranging from 25th to 76th out of New Hampshire high schools.

Kennett High School's 4-year graduation rate has declined from 94.1% in 2022-2023 to 89.1% in 2023-2024, slightly below the state average of 92.1%. The school's dropout rate has also increased from 1.1% to 2.5%, higher than the state average of 1.5%. Academically, Kennett High School's performance on standardized tests, such as the NH SAS and SAT, is generally below the state and Conway School District averages, with only 27% of students proficient or better in Mathematics, compared to the state average of 42% and the district average of 32%.

The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch at Kennett High School has increased from 17.08% in 2021-2022 to 29.45% in 2023-2024, indicating a growing population of economically disadvantaged students. In comparison, the nearby Robert Frost Charter School has a higher percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (44.44%) but a higher 4-year graduation rate (89.1%) and a lower student-teacher ratio (9:1) than Kennett High School. These differences may provide insights into effective strategies for supporting economically disadvantaged students and improving academic outcomes.

642

Students ?

11.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$18,311

Per pupil spending ?

27.1%

Free/discounted lunch ?

409 Eagles Way
North Conway, NH 03860-5800

(603) 356-4343

District: Conway School District

Racial breakdown:

White:

90.8%

Hispanic:

3.1%

Asian:

2.2%

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At a glance

▼ Ranking trend: Recently slipping — 70th percentile in 2017 → 31st in 2025

Strengths

✓90% graduate in 4 years — above the New Hampshire average (87%)

✓Small classes — about 12 students per teacher

Worth a look

!Test scores below the New Hampshire average (39% vs 46% meeting standards)

!Ranking has slipped from its 70th-percentile peak (2017) to 31st (2025)

!Science scores 17 pts below the New Hampshire average

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school39%

District avg40%

New Hampshire avg46%

59^th of 86

New Hampshire public high schools ?

Bottom 31%▲ up 15 pts since 2015

From bottom 17% (2015) to bottom 31% (2025)

See the entire ranking list of New Hampshire High Schools →

★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	32.0	59 of 86	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	17.5	76 of 87	12.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	49.5	36 of 85	57.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.7	49 of 85	42.4%	★★☆☆☆
2021	29.5	60 of 84	28.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	42.2	45 of 71	36.6%	★★☆☆☆
2018	45.6	44 of 81	45.7%	★★☆☆☆
2017	64.0	25 of 82	69.5%	★★★★☆
2016	55.6	37 of 84	56.0%	★★★☆☆
2015	19.3	64 of 77	16.9%	★☆☆☆☆
2014	43.9	54 of 85	36.5%	★★☆☆☆
2013	34.0	62 of 83	25.3%	★☆☆☆☆
2012	49.2	44 of 83	47.0%	★★☆☆☆
2011	57.9	41 of 81	49.4%	★★★☆☆
2010	60.5	32 of 81	60.5%	★★★☆☆
2009	74.1	16 of 79	79.7%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	27.5	62 of 80	22.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	11.3	76 of 81	6.2%	☆☆☆☆☆
2023	57.3	26 of 78	66.7%	★★★☆☆
2022	40.9	46 of 79	41.8%	★★☆☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	35.4	52 of 78	33.3%	★★☆☆☆
2024	23.7	65 of 82	20.7%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	44.1	37 of 78	52.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	41.2	41 of 78	47.4%	★★☆☆☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	50.3	15 of 35	57.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	43.4	17 of 32	46.9%	★★★☆☆
2023	64.4	11 of 29	62.1%	★★★☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	New Hampshire percentile	Rating
2025	33.0	59 of 86	31.4%	★★☆☆☆
2024	15.5	79 of 87	9.2%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	47.6	36 of 83	56.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	45.1	42 of 85	50.6%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Special Education (2025)57th percentile+26 vs school

Male (2025)33rd percentile~ school

White (2025)31st percentile~ school

Female (2025)22nd percentile-9 vs school

By subject vs New Hampshire (2024-2025) ?

Reading60%+5 vs state

Mathematics27%-15 vs state

Science21%-17 vs state

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by a parent
Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Very good robotics program, computer science and Math courses are teaching marketable skills to the students. There are many opportunities for students to explore career and educational options. Solid sports programs. Teachers are friendly and provide a positive environment for the students. Close Quote

by a parent
Monday, September 10, 2012

This school takes up to 3 weeks to get your child enrolled! INSANITY! The Math and Reading scores here are terrible as well. I would seriously lead your children in a different direction if they wish for a good education Close Quote

Schools Near Kennett High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				SAT Mathematics (2025)	SAT Reading (2025)	NH SAS Mathematics (2025)	NH SAS Reading (2025)	NH SAS Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT Reading 11th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 11th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Kennett High School	Public	9-12	409 Eagles Way	North Conway	03860	Carroll County	Conway School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 356-4343	642	55	11.6	27.1%	583 (90.8%)	5 (0.8%)	20 (3.1%)	14 (2.2%)	2 (0.3%)	5 (0.8%)	13 (2.0%)	32	59^th of 86 public high schools	31.4%		17.5	76^th of 87 public high schools	12.6%	17	27.0	60.0	27.0	60.0	21.0	21.0	$18,311
Robert Frost Charter School (H)	Public, Charter	9-12	110 Main Street	Conway	03818	Carroll County	Robert Frost Charter School	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 356-6332	12	4	3.0	41.7%	12 (100.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Kennett High School

Is Kennett High School a good school?

Kennett High School ranks 59^th of 86 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What schools feed into Kennett High School?

Kennett High School is fed by the following schools:

Middle : A. Crosby Kennett Middle School

How many students attend Kennett High School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 642 students attended Kennett High School.

What is the racial makeup of Kennett High School?

Students at Kennett High School are 91% White, 3% Hispanic, 2% Asian, 2% Two or more races.

What district is Kennett High School in?

Conway School District

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