| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilford School District | Gilford | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 1,126 | 3 | K–12 | 1 |
| Prospect Mountain High School Joint Maintenance Agreement District | Barnstead | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 387 | 1 | 9–12 | 4 |
| Shaker Regional School District | Belmont | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 1,168 | 4 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Inter-Lakes School District | Center Harbor | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 918 | 4 | — | 4 |
| Winnisquam Regional School District | Sanbornton | 4/10 Below Average · 30th pct | 1,302 | 5 | PK–12 | 2 |
| Laconia School District | Laconia | 2/10 Poor · 11th pct | 1,834 | 5 | — | 1 |
How Belknap County compares
Together they enroll 6,735 students across 22 schools. The largest is Laconia School District with 1,834 students. Districts here average 5.3/10, below the New Hampshire average of 5.5/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Belknap County, New Hampshire
Belknap County has 6 public school districts covering 14 zip codes. The top-rated district in Belknap County is Gilford School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in New Hampshire. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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