For the 2026 school year, there are 8 public high schools serving 2,975 students in Cheshire County, NH.
The top-ranked public high schools in Cheshire County, NH are Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock, Conant Middle High School (H) and Keene High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheshire County, NH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 35%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Cheshire County have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public high schools.
Cheshire County, NH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the New Hampshire average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Conant Middle High School (H), with 85-89% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Hampshire or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public high school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Cheshire County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
310 Marlboro St., #115
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 283-0844
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 283-0844
Gr: 9-12 | 65 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #22.
Conant Middle High School (H)
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3 Conant Way
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-8131
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-8131
Gr: 9-12 | 368 students Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #33.
Keene High School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
43 Arch St.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-0640
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-0640
Gr: 9-12 | 1,328 student Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #44.
Monadnock Regional High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
580 Old Homestead Hwy.
Swanzey, NH 03446
(603) 352-6575
Swanzey, NH 03446
(603) 352-6575
Gr: 9-12 | 445 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Fall Mountain Regional High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
134 Fmrhs Rd.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6318
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6318
Gr: 9-12 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #66.
Leaf Charter School
Charter School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
789 Gilsum Mine Road
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 352-1829
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 352-1829
Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #77.
Hinsdale High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
49 School St.
Hinsdale, NH 03451
(603) 336-5984
Hinsdale, NH 03451
(603) 336-5984
Gr: 9-12 | 160 students Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: n/an/a
Gathering Waters Charter School (H)
Charter School
31 Washington Street
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8969
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8969
Gr: 9-12 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 4:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Cheshire County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Quick Facts
640 Route 10
Gilsum, NH 03448
(603) 352-2226
Gilsum, NH 03448
(603) 352-2226
Gr: K | 16 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1
179 Maple Ave.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-8012
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-8012
Gr: 1-5 | 169 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
299 Centre St
Sullivan, NH 03445
(603) 847-3441
Sullivan, NH 03445
(603) 847-3441
Gr: 1-3 | 40 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
449 Rte 12a
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2669
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2669
Gr: 1-6 | 30 students Minority enrollment: 7%
85 Parker St
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381
Gr: 11-12 | 54 students
85 Parker St
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381
Gr: 6-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public high schools in Cheshire County, NH?
The top-ranked public high schools in Cheshire County, NH include Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock, Conant Middle High School (H) and Keene High School.
How many public high schools are located in Cheshire County?
8 public high schools are located in Cheshire County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheshire County?
Cheshire County public high schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public high schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Cheshire County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Cheshire County include: Monadnock Regional High School vs. Keene High School, Keene High School vs. Monadnock Regional High School, Fall Mountain Regional High School vs. Keene High School
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