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Hillsborough County Public Schools

Hillsborough County, New Hampshire

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

Total Schools

123

public schools

Total Enrollment

53,890

students

School Districts

32

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Hillsborough County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for New Hampshire; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Hillsborough County has 32 district entries. Manchester School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 21 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 27 listed communities. Manchester has the most listed schools, with 29 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 65 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 12 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 12 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

8 schools in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

123

in Hillsborough County

Reported Enrollment

53,890

123 schools reporting

School Districts

32

districts

Charter Schools

12

10% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary65
Middle29
High24
Other5

32 School Districts in Hillsborough County

Manchester School District

21 schools
12,063 students

Nashua School District

20 schools
9,928 students

Bedford School District

6 schools
4,161 students

Merrimack School District

6 schools
3,561 students

Hudson School District

7 schools
3,056 students

Goffstown School District

5 schools
2,766 students

Milford School District

5 schools
2,123 students

Contoocook Valley School District

11 schools
1,969 students

Pelham School District

3 schools
1,686 students

Amherst School District

2 schools
1,347 students

123 Public Schools in Hillsborough County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 8 high-enrollment schools; every NCES public school remains listed here.

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

Level

Showing 20 of 123 matching schools

Nashua High School South

Nashua School District

Nashua, 03062 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,743 students

Nashua High School North

Nashua School District

Nashua, 03063 / City: Small

Profile9–12High1,594 students

Manchester Memorial High School

Manchester School District

Manchester, 03103 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,405 students

Bedford High School

Bedford School District

Bedford, 03110 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–UGHigh1,391 students

Manchester Central High School

Manchester School District

Manchester, 03104 / City: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,168 students

Merrimack High School

Merrimack School District

Merrimack, 03054 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,113 students

Alvirne High School

Hudson School District

Hudson, 03051 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–UGHigh1,038 students

Goffstown High School

Goffstown School District

Goffstown, 03045 / Suburb: Midsize

Profile9–12High1,033 students

Elm Street Middle School

Nashua School District

Nashua, 03060 / City: Small

Listed only6–8Middle874 students

Middle School At Parkside

Manchester School District

Manchester, 03102 / City: Midsize

Listed only5–8Middle858 students

Mountain View Middle School

Goffstown School District

Goffstown, 03045 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only5–8Middle829 students

Manchester West High School

Manchester School District

Manchester, 03102 / City: Midsize

Listed only9–UGHigh772 students

Hollis-Brookline High School

Hollis-Brookline Cooperative School District

Hollis, 03049 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High757 students

Pelham Elementary School

Pelham School District

Pelham, 03076 / Suburb: Large

Listed onlyPK–5Primary756 students

Milford High School

Milford School District

Milford, 03055 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only9–12High750 students

Southside Middle School

Manchester School District

Manchester, 03103 / City: Midsize

Listed only5–8Middle750 students

Hillside Middle School

Manchester School District

Manchester, 03104 / City: Midsize

Listed only6–8Middle746 students

Clark-Wilkins School

Amherst School District

Amherst, 03031 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–4Primary708 students

Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

Bedford School District

Bedford, 03110 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only7–8Middle700 students

Souhegan Coop High School

Souhegan Cooperative School District

Amherst, 03031 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only9–12High698 students

Hillsborough County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Hillsborough County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in New Hampshire. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Hillsborough County public school directory?

The directory lists 123 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Hillsborough County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Hillsborough County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Hillsborough County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 8 schools in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Hillsborough County?

Start with the 32 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Hillsborough County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Hillsborough County Education OverviewCounty school score: 57/100

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.