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Best Cheshire County Public High Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 7 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 score of 24% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 35%), and score of 57% (versus the 62% 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 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 18% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public High Schools in Cheshire County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

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Rank: #11.

Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock

Charter School

(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
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310 Marlboro St., #115
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 283-0844

Gr: 9-12 | 80 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

Rank: #22.

Conant Middle High School (H)

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 60-64%)
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3 Conant Way
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-8131

Gr: 9-12 | 336 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 14%

Rank: #33.

Keene High School

(Math: 25% | Reading: 61%)
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43 Arch St.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-0640

Gr: 9-12 | 1,288 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 12%

Rank: #44.

Monadnock Regional High School

(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
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580 Old Homestead Hwy
Swanzey, NH 03446
(603) 352-6575

Gr: 9-12 | 448 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #55.

Fall Mountain Regional High School

(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
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134 Fmrhs Rd
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6318

Gr: 9-12 | 479 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 6%

Rank: #66.

Hinsdale High School

(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 40-59%)
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49 School St.
Hinsdale, NH 03451
(603) 336-5984

Gr: 9-12 | 155 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 16%

Rank: n/an/a

Gathering Waters Charter School (H)

Charter School

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31 Washington Street
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8969

Gr: 9-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%

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 18% (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