Best Public Schools in Gorham, NH

Summary:

The city of Gorham, New Hampshire is home to 3 schools that serve students from elementary through high school, including Edward Fenn School, Gorham High School, and Gorham Middle School. These schools are part of the Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District.

Among the standout schools, Gorham Middle School is a top performer, ranking 34th out of 130 New Hampshire middle schools and earning a 4-star rating. The school excels in mathematics, reading, and science proficiency, outpacing the district and state averages. In contrast, Gorham High School lags behind in mathematics and science, with only 24% and 30% of students proficient or better, respectively.

The data also reveals some interesting insights about the schools. Edward Fenn School has the highest percentage of free/reduced lunch recipients at 31.13%, which may be associated with its relatively lower academic performance compared to the other schools. Additionally, the schools in Gorham have a predominantly white student population, suggesting a need to explore ways to promote greater racial and ethnic diversity in the student body.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading (2024)	NH SAS Mathematics (2024)							NH SAS Reading (2024)							NH SAS Science (2024)				Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT Reading 11th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 3rd Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 4th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 5th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 3rd Grade	NH SAS Reading 4th Grade	NH SAS Reading 5th Grade	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 5th Grade	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science 11th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Gorham Middle School	Public	6-8	120 Main St.	Gorham	03581	Coos County	Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 466-2776	84	9	9.3	28.6%	80 (95.2%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	2 (2.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.2%)	67.6	34^th of 130 public middle schools	73.8%		49.5	63^rd of 134 public middle schools	53.0%	29						50.0	66.0	63.0	60.0				54.0	62.0	58.0	58.0		33.0		33.0	$18,614
Edward Fenn School	Public	K-5	169 Main St.	Gorham	03581	Coos County	Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District	No	No	No	Yes	(603) 466-3334	147	15	9.8	32.7%	133 (90.5%)	2 (1.4%)	6 (4.1%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.7%)	39	150^th of 234 public elementary schools	35.9%		52.2	113^th of 237 public elementary schools	52.3%	37			67.0	38.0	38.0				46.0	50.0	42.0	40.0				44.0	24.0			24.0	$18,041
Gorham High School	Public	9-12	120 Main St.	Gorham	03581	Coos County	Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 466-2776	139	16	8.5	18.7%	123 (88.5%)	0 (0.0%)	9 (6.5%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (3.6%)	27.7	63^rd of 87 public high schools	27.6%		41.5	44^th of 85 public high schools	48.2%	19	24.0	48.0							24.0							48.0			30.0	30.0	$20,153

Cities Near Gorham

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Berlin	5.2 mi	3	166^th
Milan	11.97 mi	1	149^th
Jefferson	12.06 mi	1	71^st
Stark	17.44 mi	1
Jackson	17.58 mi	1

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.