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Carroll County Schools & Education

Carroll County, New Hampshire

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

School Score

78/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Higher Signal

Graduation Rate

91.0%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

91.0%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 87.2%

Per-Pupil Spending

$14,666

National avg $13,239

State avg $12,649

School Score

78/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 66/100

State Score Position

#3

of 10 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Carroll County

Measured School Summary

Carroll County has a higher measured school signal with a school score of 78/100 and a graduation rate of 91.0%, based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-score inputs.

Funding Context

With $14,666 per pupil, Carroll County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 19% above the New Hampshire average, and its graduation rate exceeds the state average by 3.8 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 16% higher than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Carroll County before comparing districts

County-level education data is best used as a screening layer. It summarizes the local school environment, then points you toward the district and school records that matter for local review.

Local context that changes the interpretation

25 public schools and 12 districts are represented below. Use those school and district records to confirm whether the county-level context fits the neighborhoods you are actually considering.

Overall screen

78/100

Higher measured signal. Ranks #3 of 10 New Hampshire counties with school score data.

Completion

91.0%

3.8 pts above the state average

Funding context

$14,666

$2,017 above the state average

School coverage

25

12 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county screens well on the combined school metrics available here. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Carroll County has 25 public schools across 12 districts, so school-level fit can vary inside the county.

Verify local rules

Use this page as county-level context, then confirm attendance zones, transportation, special programs, and current school boundaries with local districts.

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Parent decision brief

What Carroll County school data means before you move

County averages are useful for screening, but parents choose addresses, grade pathways, and district rules. This brief turns the public data into the checks that matter before you sign a lease or mortgage.

Higher-signal county

Carroll County screens well on the measured county-level school signal. The next check is whether that strength is broad across districts or concentrated in a few school pathways.

State position

#3

of 10 New Hampshire counties with school score data. The county score is 12 points above the state average.

Data confidence

Usable

3 of 5 county signals are present, and 100% of listed schools report enrollment. Compare schools, then verify missing fields locally.

K-12 continuity check

These are the largest visible district slices in the county data. They show whether elementary, middle, and high school records appear together or whether a family needs to investigate transition points.

Governor Wentworth Regional School District

Elementary to high school visible

1,972 students

Elementary 4Middle 2High 1Other 0

7 listed schools in this county slice.

Conway School District

Elementary to high school visible

1,540 students

Elementary 3Middle 1High 1Other 0

5 listed schools in this county slice.

Moultonborough School District

Elementary to high school visible

485 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Wakefield School District

Elementary school only in this slice

450 students

Elementary 1Middle 0High 0Other 0

1 listed school in this county slice.

District reality check

Governor Wentworth Regional School District is the largest listed district slice, with 8 schools. County pages do not prove address assignment, so verify boundaries with local district tools.

What the data cannot tell you

NCES records do not confirm current attendance zones, private-school options, transfer approvals, program capacity, transportation, or whether a listed school is available to a specific address.

Questions to ask before choosing an address

Which district actually serves the addresses we are considering in Carroll County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Carroll County district systems?

What changes at the elementary-to-middle and middle-to-high transitions in the district pathway we would likely use?

Which charter, magnet, or virtual options require a lottery, application window, separate transportation plan, or address eligibility check?

Are the largest listed schools the ones our address can actually attend, or are they only county-level context?

Education Overview

About Schools in Carroll County, New Hampshire

This context is screened for neutral school-data wording and should be read alongside the current metrics on this page. It is not school advice.

Broad Educational Access in Carroll County

Carroll County operates 25 public schools across 12 different school districts to serve its 5,303 students. The landscape is dominated by 17 elementary schools, supported by 4 middle and 4 high schools. This decentralized structure ensures that even the most remote residents have access to local classrooms.

Leading Districts and Growing Charter Options

The Governor Wentworth Regional School District is the county's largest, serving 2,131 students across 8 schools. Charter schools have a notable presence here, making up 12% of the total school count with 3 active institutions. Conway School District also plays a major role, educating 1,540 students in the northern part of the county.

A Predominantly Rural Learning Experience

Attending school in Carroll County feels quiet and connected, as 22 of the 25 schools are in rural locales. Schools are smaller than average, with a typical enrollment of just 212 students per building. Kingswood Regional High is the largest hub with 720 students, while many primary schools remain very small.

School Overview

Total Schools

25

in Carroll County

Reported Enrollment

5,303

25 schools reporting

School Districts

12

districts

Charter Schools

3

12% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary17
Middle4
High4
Other0

12 School Districts in Carroll County

Governor Wentworth Regional School District

8 schools
2,131 students

Conway School District

5 schools
1,540 students

Inter-Lakes Cooperative School District

4 schools
915 students

Moultonborough School District

3 schools
485 students

Wakefield School District

1 school
450 students

Bartlett School District

1 school
189 students

Tamworth School District

1 school
184 students

Northeast Woodland Chartered Public School

1 school
156 students

Madison School District

1 school
124 students

Freedom School District

1 school
48 students

25 Public Schools in Carroll County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Every NCES public school remains listed here; no school-level profile pages are included in the current generated coverage for this county.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 25 matching schools

Kingswood Regional High School

Governor Wentworth Regional School District

Wolfeboro, 03894 / Rural: Distant

Record9–12High720 students

Kennett High School

Conway School District

North Conway, 03860 / Town: Distant

Record9–UGHigh706 students

Paul Elementary School

Wakefield School District

Sanbornville, 03872 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary450 students

Kingswood Regional Middle School

Governor Wentworth Regional School District

Wolfeboro, 03894 / Rural: Distant

Record7–8Middle388 students

Ossipee Central School

Governor Wentworth Regional School District

Ctr. Ossipee, 03814 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary287 students

Moultonborough Central School

Moultonborough School District

Moultonborough, 03254 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary242 students

A. Crosby Kennett Middle School

Conway School District

Conway, 03818 / Rural: Fringe

Record7–8Middle235 students

Pine Tree Elementary School

Conway School District

Ctr. Conway, 03813 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–6Primary221 students

Conway Elementary School

Conway School District

Conway, 03818 / Rural: Fringe

RecordKG–6Primary201 students

Crescent Lake School

Governor Wentworth Regional School District

Wolfeboro, 03894 / Rural: Distant

Record4–6Middle193 students

Josiah Bartlett Elementary School

Bartlett School District

Bartlett, 03812 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary189 students

Kenneth A. Brett School

Tamworth School District

Tamworth, 03886 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–8Primary184 students

Carpenter Elementary School

Governor Wentworth Regional School District

Wolfeboro, 03894 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–3Primary180 students

John H. Fuller School

Conway School District

North Conway, 03860 / Town: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary177 students

Northeast Woodland Chartered Public School

Northeast Woodland Chartered Public School

Conway, 03818 / Town: Distant

RecordPK–8Charter156 students

Moultonborough Academy

Moultonborough School District

Moultonborough, 03254 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High142 students

Madison Elementary School

Madison School District

Madison, 03849 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary124 students

Effingham Elementary School

Governor Wentworth Regional School District

Effingham, 03882 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary104 students

Moultonborough Middle Level

Moultonborough School District

Moultonborough, 03254 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle101 students

Tuftonboro Central School

Governor Wentworth Regional School District

Ctr. Tuftonboro, 03816 / Rural: Distant

RecordKG–6Primary100 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$14,666

State avg $12,649

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Frequently Asked Questions

Which New Hampshire counties have the highest graduation rates?
Rockingham County (91.6%), Grafton County (91.3%), and Carroll County (91.0%) currently lead New Hampshire among counties with available NCES four-year adjusted cohort graduation-rate data. This answer is generated from the same dataset used in the county table and can change when federal data refreshes.
What is per-pupil spending like in New Hampshire?
Across New Hampshire counties with available NCES district-finance data, average per-pupil spending is $12,649. The highest current county values are Grafton County ($14,898), Carroll County ($14,666), and Sullivan County ($13,257). Compare counties in the table before treating the statewide average as representative of a local district.
How should I read the school score in Carroll County?
Carroll County has a school score of 78/100, which is a higher measured signal in this county-level index. This score is calculated from available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance data, with school-level records shown separately below.
What is the graduation rate in Carroll County?
The high school graduation rate in Carroll County is 91.0%, which is above the national average of 87.5%. This figure is based on NCES district-level data for public high schools in the county.
How much does Carroll County spend per student?
Carroll County spends $14,666 per pupil annually on public education, based on NCES district finance data. Current operating spending per fall enrollment, including instruction, support services, administration, transportation, and operations. It excludes capital outlays and debt service in the SchoolsByCounty methodology.

Frequently Asked Questions

Schools in Carroll County, New Hampshire — FAQ

What does the school system look like in Carroll County, New Hampshire?

Carroll County operates 25 public schools across 12 different school districts to serve its 5,303 students. The landscape is dominated by 17 elementary schools, supported by 4 middle and 4 high schools. This decentralized structure ensures that even the most remote residents have access to local classrooms.

What are the major school districts in Carroll County, New Hampshire?

The Governor Wentworth Regional School District is the county's largest, serving 2,131 students across 8 schools. Charter schools have a notable presence here, making up 12% of the total school count with 3 active institutions. Conway School District also plays a major role, educating 1,540 students in the northern part of the county.

What is the school experience like in Carroll County?

Attending school in Carroll County feels quiet and connected, as 22 of the 25 schools are in rural locales. Schools are smaller than average, with a typical enrollment of just 212 students per building. Kingswood Regional High is the largest hub with 720 students, while many primary schools remain very small.

Counties with Similar School Profile

Rockingham County

New Hampshire

+1 pts

79/100

School score

Grafton County

New Hampshire

+1 pts

80/100

School score

Cheshire County

New Hampshire

-8 pts

71/100

School score

By Evan Brooks, Data EditorUpdated Reviewed by Evan Brooks, Data Editor

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.

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