| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oyster River Cooperative School District | Durham | 10/10 Excellent · 94th pct | 2,146 | 5 | — | 3 |
| Governor Wentworth Regional School District | New Durham | 7/10 Good · 66th pct | 2,137 | 8 | — | 1 |
| Dover School District | Dover | 5/10 Average · 49th pct | 3,778 | 5 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Farmington School District | Farmington | 2/10 Poor · 19th pct | 797 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Somersworth School District | Somersworth | 2/10 Poor · 18th pct | 1,336 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Rochester School District | Rochester | 1/10 Poor · 9th pct | 3,943 | 11 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Middleton School District | Union | 1/10 Poor · 7th pct | 153 | 1 | PK–6 | 1 |
| Milton School District | Milton | 1/10 Poor · 3rd pct | 513 | 3 | PK–12 | 2 |
How Strafford County compares
Together they enroll 14,803 students across 40 schools. The largest is Rochester School District with 3,943 students. Districts here average 3.6/10, below the New Hampshire average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 10/10.
School Districts in Strafford County, New Hampshire
Strafford County has 8 public school districts covering 13 zip codes. The top-rated district in Strafford County is Oyster River Cooperative School District (10/10). 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 Strafford County, NH?
8 school districts serve zip codes in Strafford 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 Strafford County, NH?
Of the districts serving Strafford County, Oyster River Cooperative School District has the highest rating on this site at 10/10. That places it in the 94th 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.