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Coos County Schools & Education

Coos County, New Hampshire

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

School Score

57/100

Percentile-style score

Score Band

Midrange Signal

Graduation Rate

83.7%

National avg 87.5%

Education Statistics

Graduation Rate

83.7%

National avg 87.5%

State avg 87.2%

Per-Pupil Spending

$12,064

National avg $13,239

State avg $12,649

School Score

57/100

Percentile-style score

State avg 66/100

State Score Position

#8

of 10 counties by score

Education Data Brief: Coos County

Measured School Summary

Coos County has midrange measured school signals (score: 57/100) with a graduation rate of 83.7%, which warrants review in official state and district records.

Funding Context

With $12,064 per pupil, Coos County has adequate funding that generally covers core educational needs and some supplemental services.

Neighbor Context

Its school score is 14% below the New Hampshire average, and its graduation rate trails the state average by 3.5 percentage points, while per-pupil spending is 5% lower than the state norm.

School Data Brief

How to read Coos 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

22 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

57/100

Mixed county signal. Ranks #8 of 10 New Hampshire counties with school score data.

Completion

83.7%

3.5 pts below the state average

Funding context

$12,064

$585 below the state average

School coverage

22

12 districts represented in the county school list.

Start with measured county context

This county needs a closer look at district mix, school level, and local context. Compare the score, graduation rate, and spending together rather than treating any single metric as final.

Check the local school mix

Coos County has 22 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 Coos 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.

Mixed school landscape

Coos County has enough school-level records to compare the local mix, but no single county metric should be treated as the answer. Use district shape, grade span, and data coverage together.

State position

#8

of 10 New Hampshire counties with school score data. The county score is 9 points below 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.

Berlin School District

Elementary to high school visible

1,010 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

White Mountains Regional School District

Elementary and high visible

970 students

Elementary 2Middle 0High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District

Elementary to high school visible

380 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

Northumberland School District

Elementary to high school visible

322 students

Elementary 1Middle 1High 1Other 0

3 listed schools in this county slice.

District reality check

Berlin School District is the largest listed district slice, with 3 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 Coos County?

Do the neighborhoods we like fall inside the same district, or are we comparing different Coos 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 Coos 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.

Coos County's Rural School Network

Coos County supports 3,403 students through a network of 22 public schools. The infrastructure is managed by 12 districts and consists primarily of 13 elementary and 6 high schools. This decentralized model serves a large geographic area with a focus on local community access.

Berlin Leads as the Largest Local District

The Berlin School District is the county's primary educational provider, serving 1,010 students in 3 schools. Most other districts are much smaller, such as the Northumberland School District which serves 322 students. Only one charter school currently operates in the county, representing about 4.5% of total schools.

The State's Most Intimate Learning Environments

With an average school size of only 155 students, Coos County offers the most intimate public education in the state. Eighteen of the 22 schools are located in rural areas, fostering a close-knit, community-centric atmosphere. Berlin Elementary is the largest school in the county, yet it still enrolls fewer than 430 students.

School Overview

Total Schools

22

in Coos County

Reported Enrollment

3,403

22 schools reporting

School Districts

12

districts

Charter Schools

1

5% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary13
Middle3
High6
Other0

12 School Districts in Coos County

Berlin School District

3 schools
1,010 students

White Mountains Regional School District

3 schools
970 students

Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District

3 schools
380 students

Northumberland School District

3 schools
322 students

Colebrook School District

2 schools
316 students

Milan School District

1 school
120 students

Pittsburg School District

2 schools
89 students

Stratford School District

1 school
63 students

Stewartstown School District

1 school
53 students

Heartwood Public Charter School

1 school
39 students

22 Public Schools in Coos 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 22 matching schools

Berlin Elementary School

Berlin School District

Berlin, 03570 / Town: Remote

RecordPK–5Primary422 students

Berlin Senior High School

Berlin School District

Berlin, 03570 / Rural: Fringe

Record9–UGHigh368 students

White Mountains Regional High School

White Mountains Regional School District

Whitefield, 03598 / Rural: Distant

Record9–UGHigh359 students

Lancaster Elementary School

White Mountains Regional School District

Lancaster, 03584 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary351 students

Whitefield Elementary School

White Mountains Regional School District

Whitefield, 03598 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–8Primary260 students

Berlin Middle School

Berlin School District

Berlin, 03570 / Rural: Fringe

Record6–8Middle220 students

Colebrook Academy and Elementary School (E)

Colebrook School District

Colebrook, 03576 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary198 students

Edward Fenn School

Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District

Gorham, 03581 / Town: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary151 students

Gorham High School

Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District

Gorham, 03581 / Town: Remote

Record9–12High135 students

Groveton Elementary School

Northumberland School District

Groveton, 03582 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–5Primary127 students

Groveton High School

Northumberland School District

Groveton, 03582 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High123 students

Milan Village Elementary School

Milan School District

Milan, 03588 / Rural: Distant

RecordPK–6Primary120 students

Colebrook Academy and Elementary School (H)

Colebrook School District

Colebrook, 03576 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High118 students

Gorham Middle School

Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District

Gorham, 03581 / Town: Remote

Record6–8Middle94 students

Groveton High School (Middle)

Northumberland School District

Groveton, 03582 / Rural: Remote

Record6–8Middle72 students

Stratford Public School

Stratford School District

North Stratford, 03590 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary63 students

Stewartstown Community School

Stewartstown School District

W. Stewartstown, 03597 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary53 students

Pittsburg School (Elem)

Pittsburg School District

Pittsburg, 03592 / Rural: Remote

RecordPK–8Primary52 students

Heartwood Public Charter School

Heartwood Public Charter School

Jefferson, 03583 / Rural: Remote

RecordKG–8Charter39 students

Pittsburg School (High)

Pittsburg School District

Pittsburg, 03592 / Rural: Remote

Record9–12High37 students

Education Funding Detail

Annual Per-Pupil Expenditure

$12,064

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 Coos County?
Coos County has a school score of 57/100, which is a midrange 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 Coos County?
The high school graduation rate in Coos County is 83.7%, which is below 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 Coos County spend per student?
Coos County spends $12,064 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 Coos County, New Hampshire — FAQ

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

Coos County supports 3,403 students through a network of 22 public schools. The infrastructure is managed by 12 districts and consists primarily of 13 elementary and 6 high schools. This decentralized model serves a large geographic area with a focus on local community access.

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

The Berlin School District is the county's primary educational provider, serving 1,010 students in 3 schools. Most other districts are much smaller, such as the Northumberland School District which serves 322 students. Only one charter school currently operates in the county, representing about 4.5% of total schools.

What is the school experience like in Coos County?

With an average school size of only 155 students, Coos County offers the most intimate public education in the state. Eighteen of the 22 schools are located in rural areas, fostering a close-knit, community-centric atmosphere. Berlin Elementary is the largest school in the county, yet it still enrolls fewer than 430 students.

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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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