| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gilford School District | Gilford | 9/10 Excellent · 81st pct | 1,126 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Newfound Area School District | New Hampton | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 1,171 | 6 | — | 1 |
| Prospect Mountain High School Joint Maintenance Agreement District | Barnstead | 6/10 Average · 59th pct | 387 | 1 | — | 4 |
| Shaker Regional School District | Belmont | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 1,168 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Inter-Lakes School District | Center Harbor | 5/10 Average · 47th pct | 918 | 4 | — | 2 |
| 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 | PK–12 | 1 |
How Belknap County compares
Together they enroll 7,906 students across 28 schools. The largest is Laconia School District with 1,834 students. Districts here average 5.6/10, level with the New Hampshire average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 2/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Belknap County, New Hampshire
Belknap County has 7 public school districts covering 12 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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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Belknap County, NH?
7 school districts serve zip codes in Belknap County, NH. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Belknap County, NH?
Of the districts serving Belknap County, Gilford School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 81st percentile among New Hampshire school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New Hampshire reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New Hampshire and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New Hampshire only, never across state lines.