Photo: Ascended Dreamer · CC BY 4.0Gorham’s public schools score below 56% of New Hampshire districts on tests and graduation
The grade covers the public school district serving Gorham, from kindergarten through graduation, on state tests. Each state writes its own tests, so this is the one TownRatings grade compared within New Hampshire, not nationally.
From New Hampshire state tests taken in spring 2022, when 98% 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.
Gorham’s schools, in brief
Better than its incomes would predict
Among the 71 New Hampshire towns with household incomes within a quarter of Gorham’s, its schools beat 73%, higher than their 44% against all the state’s districts. The grade ↓
Above the state in math, below in reading
Reading proficiency is 50% and math 41% in spring 2022, against 51% and 40% statewide. Test scores ↓
Spending and class size
The district spends $23,274 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 6 the district’s path is Gorham Middle School, then Gorham High School. See the path ↓
Choice beyond the district
Salve Regina Academy (private) is in town. Every school ↓
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.
What’s behind Gorham’s grade
C+: better than 44% of New Hampshire school districts, #69 of 126 New Hampshire towns. Test scores are below the New Hampshire average; there is no graduation rate to add.
Where will my kid go?
Pick a grade. These are the public schools that serve Gorham, with each school’s own grade.
Kindergarten in Gorham
Edward Fenn School
Grades K–5 · 143 students · 10:1 students per teacher
1st grade in Gorham
Edward Fenn School
Grades K–5 · 143 students · 10:1 students per teacher
2nd grade in Gorham
Edward Fenn School
Grades K–5 · 143 students · 10:1 students per teacher
3rd grade in Gorham
Edward Fenn School
Grades K–5 · 143 students · 10:1 students per teacher
4th grade in Gorham
Edward Fenn School
Grades K–5 · 143 students · 10:1 students per teacher
5th grade in Gorham
Edward Fenn School
Grades K–5 · 143 students · 10:1 students per teacher
6th grade in Gorham
Gorham Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 80 students · 9:1 students per teacher
7th grade in Gorham
Gorham Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 80 students · 9:1 students per teacher
8th grade in Gorham
Gorham Middle School
Grades 6–8 · 80 students · 9:1 students per teacher
9th grade in Gorham
Gorham High School
Grades 9–12 · 149 students · 9:1 students per teacher
10th grade in Gorham
Gorham High School
Grades 9–12 · 149 students · 9:1 students per teacher
11th grade in Gorham
Gorham High School
Grades 9–12 · 149 students · 9:1 students per teacher
12th grade in Gorham
Gorham High School
Grades 9–12 · 149 students · 9:1 students per teacher
Gorham’s public schools are run by Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District, which also serves Randolph and Shelburne. 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.
Close to the state in reading
Gorham vs. its neighbors
Schools grades for the New Hampshire towns that share Gorham’s borders.
| Town | Schools | Main districts |
|---|---|---|
| Gorham | C+ | Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative |
| Berlin | D | Berlin |
| Shelburne | — | Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative |
| Randolph | — | Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative |
2 of the 3 neighbors share Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative with Gorham, so their letters differ mainly through other districts.
Every school in Gorham
4 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).
Questions about Gorham’s schools
Are Gorham’s schools good?
On New Hampshire’s tests they score below most of the state: the public schools Gorham children attend score below 56% of New Hampshire’s school districts on tests and graduation, a C+ Schools grade, #69 of 126 New Hampshire towns. Among towns with similar incomes they beat 73%. Tests are from 2021–22, graduation from the class of 2023.
What school district is Gorham in?
Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District, which runs grades K–12 and enrolls 372 students in 3 schools (2024–25).
Where do Gorham kids go to high school?
Gorham High School, with 149 students; its own test results earn a C+.
How much does Gorham spend per student?
$23,274 in Gorham Randolph Shelburne Cooperative School District (FY2024), against $23,296 across New Hampshire. Spending doesn’t count toward the grade.
Are there private schools in Gorham?
Yes: Salve Regina Academy (Catholic, grades PK–8, 54 students).
Parents talk
What Gorham families are saying about school.
Looking for colleges? Colleges near Gorham → They have their own page.
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.