Approximately 17% of public high school students in New Hampshire are eligible for free lunch (2025).
The public high schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public high school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire is Ledyard Charter School with 81% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 26%
81%
Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 36%
ÎÛÎÛÂþ» High Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in New Hampshire (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Ledyard Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 81%
Grades: 9-13
39 Hanover Street
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 727-4772
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 727-4772
Rank: #22.
Kreiva Academy ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Charter School (H)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 63%
Grades: 9-12
470 Pine St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Rank: #33.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 56%
Grades: 9-12
55 Franklin Street
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-1003
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-1003
Rank: #44.
Manchester West High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 45%
Grades: 9-12
9 Notre Dame Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6384
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6384
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
North Country Charter Academy (H)
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 44%
Grades: 9-12
260 Cottage St. Suite A
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-1535
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-1535
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Robert Frost Charter School (H)
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 44%
Grades: 9-12
110 Main Street
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 356-6332
Conway, NH 03818
(603) 356-6332
Rank: #77.
Eligible for Free Lunch: 42%
Grades: 9-12
Rochester School Department, 1
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3678
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-3678
Rank: #88.
Laconia High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 41%
Grades: 9-13
345 Union Ave.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3350
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-3350
Rank: #99.
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (H)
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 40%
Grades: 9-12
5 Elm Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Littleton High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 39%
Grades: 9-12
159 Oak Hill Ave.
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-5601
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-5601
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
Rivendell Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 39%
Grades: 6-12
2972 Route 25a
Orford, NH 03777
(603) 353-4321
Orford, NH 03777
(603) 353-4321
Rank: #10 - 1210. - 12.
River View Chartered ÎÛÎÛÂþ» School
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 39%
Grades: 9-12
169 Main Street
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 287-7120
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 287-7120
Rank: #1313.
Manchester Central High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 38%
Grades: 9-12
535 Beech Street
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6363
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6363
Rank: #1414.
Franklin High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 36%
Grades: 9-13
119 Central St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5441
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5441
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Berlin Senior High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 34%
Grades: 9-13
550 Willard St.
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-4122
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-4122
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Hinsdale High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 34%
Grades: 9-12
49 School St.
Hinsdale, NH 03451
(603) 336-5984
Hinsdale, NH 03451
(603) 336-5984
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Manchester School Of Technology (High School)
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 34%
Grades: 9-12
100 Gerald Connors Circle
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6490
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6490
Rank: #15 - 1815. - 18.
Pittsfield High School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 34%
Grades: 9-12
23 Oneida St.
Pittsfield, NH 03263
(603) 435-6701
Pittsfield, NH 03263
(603) 435-6701
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Newport Middle High School (High)
(Math: 11-19% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 33%
Grades: 9-13
245 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Rank: #19 - 2019. - 20.
Pittsburg School (High)
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 33%
Grades: 9-12
12 School St
Pittsburg, NH 03592
(603) 538-6536
Pittsburg, NH 03592
(603) 538-6536
Rank: #2121.
Nashua High School North
(Math: 29% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 32%
Grades: 9-12
8 Titan Way
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 966-2500
Nashua, NH 03063
(603) 966-2500
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Making Community Connections Charter School - Monadnock
Charter School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 31%
Grades: 9-12
310 Marlboro St., #115
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 283-0844
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 283-0844
Rank: #22 - 2322. - 23.
Nute High School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 31%
Grades: 9-12
22 Elm St.
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4591
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4591
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
Farmington Senior High School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 29%
Grades: 9-12
40 Thayer Dr.
Farmington, NH 03835
(603) 755-2811
Farmington, NH 03835
(603) 755-2811
Rank: #24 - 2524. - 25.
White Mountains Regional High School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 29%
Grades: 9-12
127 Regional Rd.
Whitefield, NH 03598
(603) 837-2528
Whitefield, NH 03598
(603) 837-2528
Rank: #2626.
Concord High School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 28%
Grades: 9-13
170 Warren St.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0800
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0800
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Colebrook Academy And Elementary School (H)
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 27%
Grades: 9-12
27 Dumont Street
Colebrook, NH 03576
(603) 237-4801
Colebrook, NH 03576
(603) 237-4801
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Groveton High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 27%
Grades: 9-12
65 State St.
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1619
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1619
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Hillsboro-deering High School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 27%
Grades: 9-12
12 Hillcat Dr.
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1130
Hillsborough, NH 03244
(603) 464-1130
Rank: #27 - 3027. - 30.
Winnisquam Regional High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 27%
Grades: 9-13
435 W. Main St.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4531
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4531
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Fall Mountain Regional High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 26%
Grades: 9-12
134 Fmrhs Rd.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6318
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6318
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Lisbon Regional School (High)
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 21-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 26%
Grades: 9-12
24 Highland Ave.
Lisbon, NH 03585
(603) 838-5506
Lisbon, NH 03585
(603) 838-5506
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Manchester Memorial High School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 26%
Grades: 9-12
1 Crusader Way
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6378
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6378
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Spaulding High School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 26%
Grades: 9-12
130 Wakefield St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-0757
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-0757
Rank: #31 - 3531. - 35.
Stevens High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 35-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
Eligible for Free Lunch: 26%
Grades: 9-13
175 Broad St.
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4220
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4220
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the New Hampshire average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch?
The New Hampshire average of public high schools students eligible for free lunch is 17%% for 2025.
What are the public high schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire?
The best top ranked public high schools in New Hampshire include Ledyard Charter School, Kreiva Academy ÎÛÎÛÂþ» Charter School (H) and Brentwood Academy.
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