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Schools in Gilford · Gilford School District

Gilford’s public schools outscore 69% of New Hampshire districts

50% of students in Gilford’s public schools are proficient in math, above the New Hampshire average (40%). The grade covers the public school district serving Gilford, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests and graduation. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Hampshire, not nationally.

#36of 126 New Hampshire townsK–12Where will my kid go?

From New Hampshire state tests taken in spring 2022, when 93% of students in the tested grades sat them, and the class of 2023’s four-year graduation rate, as reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Reading proficiency
57%
▲ 6 pts vs NH 51%
2021–22
Math proficiency
50%
▲ 10 pts vs NH 40%
2021–22
Graduate on time
90–94%
▲ 2–6 pts vs NH 88%
class of 2023
Spent per student
$23.7K
▲ 2% vs NH $23.3K
FY2024
Students per teacher
10.3
NH 11.2 · smaller classes
Schools in town
3
1,050 students on the public path
In brief

Gilford’s schools, in brief

Better than its incomes would predict

Among the 140 New Hampshire towns with household incomes within a quarter of Gilford’s, its schools beat 75%, higher than their 69% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓

Above the state on both counts

Reading proficiency is 57% and math 50% in spring 2022, against 51% and 40% statewide; 90–94% of the class of 2023 graduated in four years, against 88%. Test scores ↓

Spending and class size

The district spends $23,710 per student, against $23,296 across New Hampshire (FY2024). Spending doesn’t count toward the grade. Districts ↓

One elementary school, then one middle and one high school

From grade 5 the district’s path is Gilford Middle School, then Gilford High School. Enrollment is down 7% since 2020–21. See the path ↓

Written from the figures on this page. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023; each school’s own letter uses 2020–21 results.

The School Grade

What’s behind Gilford’s grade

B+ Test scoresB Graduation

B+: better than 69% of New Hampshire school districts, #36 of 126 New Hampshire towns. Test scores and graduation are both above the New Hampshire average; test scores are the stronger of the two.

New Hampshire school districts we grade (172)Better than 69%
Lower resultsHigher results
New Hampshire towns with similar household incomes (140)Better than 75%
Towns in Belknap County (10)Better than 80%
B−A−A fairly firm grade. Ordinary sampling error in 530 test results and a graduating class of 115 could put Gilford anywhere from B− to A−. The tests are from spring 2022, when 93% of Gilford’s students in the tested grades sat them (530 in math, 529 in reading).

How TownRatings grades schools →

Where will my kid go?

Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Gilford, with each school’s own grade.

The path, start to finish
K–4Gilford Elementary SchoolGilford School DistrictA−
5–8Gilford Middle SchoolGilford School DistrictB+
9–12Gilford High SchoolGilford School DistrictB−

Gilford’s public schools are run by Gilford School District. To confirm the school for a specific address, ask the district.

The district

Spending and class size are shown but don’t count toward the grade. Each district’s own page has every school.

Gilford School DistrictGrades K–12 · 3 schools · 1,050 students, down 7% since 2020–21 · 10.3 per teacher (NH 11.2)
$23,710NH $23,296 · FY2024
B+
Test scores · 2021–22

Well above the state in reading

Reading57%
State average 50.8% · 529 students tested
Math50%
State average 40.5% · 530 students tested

Gilford vs. its neighbors

Schools grades for the New Hampshire towns that share Gilford’s borders.

Schools next door
TownSchoolsMain districts
GilfordB+Gilford
MeredithC+Inter-Lakes
AltonC−Alton PK–8 · Prospect Mountain High School Joint Maintenance Agreement District 9–12
LaconiaDLaconia
BelmontCShaker Regional
GilmantonA−Gilmanton

Every school in Gilford

3 schools. Each public school’s letter compares its own 2020–21 reading and math results with New Hampshire’s other public schools (the newest school-level results we have).

District schools in Gilfordby address
Gilford Elementary School
Elementary · Grades K–4
A−
303 students9:1Rate it →
Gilford Middle School
Middle · Grades 5–8
B+
277 students10:1Rate it →
Gilford High School
High · Grades 9–12
B−
470 students11:1Rate it →

Questions about Gilford’s schools

Are Gilford’s schools good?

By New Hampshire’s own tests, yes: the public schools Gilford children attend outscore 69% of New Hampshire’s school districts on tests and graduation, a B+ Schools grade, #36 of 126 New Hampshire towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 75%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.

What school district is Gilford in?

Gilford School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 1,050 students in 3 schools (2024–25).

Where do Gilford kids go to high school?

Gilford High School, with 470 students; its own test results earn a B−.

What is Gilford’s graduation rate?

90–94% of the class of 2023 in Gilford School District graduated in four years, against 88% across New Hampshire.

How much does Gilford spend per student?

$23,710 in Gilford School District (FY2024), against $23,296 across New Hampshire. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.

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School data: state test results (2021–22, with participation) and four-year graduation rates (class of 2023) reported to the U.S. Department of Education (EDFacts via ED Data Express); each school’s own letter uses its 2020–21 results (EDFacts via the Urban Institute); schools and enrollment from NCES (2024–25; private schools 2023–24); spending from the Census Bureau’s school finance survey (FY2024). The School Grade is our own summary, graded within New Hampshire. Stars are from neighbors.