Laconia High School vs. Gilford High School
Should you attend Laconia High School or Gilford High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Laconia High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Gilford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 561 students in grades 9-13, Laconia High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15-19% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 467 students in grades 9-13, Gilford High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is approximately equal to the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 4% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-13
9-13
Total Students
561 students
467 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
41 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
10:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#396 out of 455 schools in NH
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#117 out of 455 schools in NH
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
40-44%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
70-74%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
55-59%
Graduation Rate
80-84%
90-94%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
147
120
Grade 10 Students
125
121
Grade 11 Students
147
112
Grade 12 Students
142
114
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
5%
2%
% Black
3%
1%
% White
86%
96%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.26
0.08
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
10%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%