Summary:
The city of Gilford, New Hampshire is home to three schools that serve students from elementary through high school: Gilford High School, Gilford Elementary School, and Gilford Middle School. These schools are part of the Gilford School District and have varying levels of academic performance, with Gilford Elementary School standing out as a consistent top performer in the state.
Gilford Elementary School is the standout in the district, ranking 49th out of 234 New Hampshire elementary schools and earning a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school consistently outperforms the district and state averages in both Math and Reading proficiency, with 66% of students proficient or better in Math and 58% in Reading. In contrast, Gilford High School has seen a decline in its statewide ranking, dropping from 14th in 2021-2022 to 45th in 2023-2024, despite maintaining a 3-star rating.
The schools in Gilford also exhibit differences in their student populations, with Gilford High School having the least diverse student body at 93.99% White, while Gilford Elementary School and Gilford Middle School have slightly more diverse populations at 91.3% and 89.84% White, respectively. Additionally, the free/reduced lunch rates vary, with Gilford High School having the lowest rate at 14.43% and Gilford Middle School having the highest at 17.7%, suggesting differences in the socioeconomic status of the student populations.
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