Gilford High School vs Laconia High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Hampshire, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilford High School
Gilford · Public high · Grades 9–13
470 students
Laconia High School
Laconia · Public high · Grades 9–13
562 students
| Measure | Gilford High School Gilford, New Hampshire | Laconia High School Laconia, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #47 of 89 | #74 of 89 |
| National rank | #4804 of 16,910 | #9209 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 470 | 562 |
| Enrollment | 470 | 562 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.3% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Gilford | Laconia |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gilford High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.9 vs 46.9).
- •Gilford High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Gilford High School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Gilford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 34.7%).
- •Laconia High School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.5).
- •Laconia High School is the larger school with 562 students compared with 470.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Gilford High School better than Laconia High School?
On the Success Index (US), Gilford High School ranks higher (63.9 vs 46.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Gilford High School and Laconia High School?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Gilford and Laconia in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilford High School: 470. Laconia High School: 562. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilford High School and Laconia High School rank in New Hampshire?
Gilford High School is 47th of 89 and Laconia High School is 74th of 89 among high schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).