For the 2024 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,454 students in Strafford County, NH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Strafford County, NH are Oyster River Middle School, Barrington Middle School and Seacoast Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Strafford County, NH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 33% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Strafford County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Strafford County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Oyster River Middle School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2155
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2155
Grades: 5-8
| 629 students
Rank: #22.
Barrington Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 Haley Dr.
Barrington, NH 03825
(603) 664-2127
Barrington, NH 03825
(603) 664-2127
Grades: 5-8
| 399 students
Rank: #33.
Seacoast Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
171 Watson Road
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 842-5764
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 842-5764
Grades: K-8
| 300 students
Rank: #44.
Dover Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16 Daley Dr.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-7200
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-7200
Grades: 5-8
| 1,071 students
Rank: #55.
Strafford School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
22 Roller Coaster Rd., Unit 1
Strafford, NH 03884
(603) 664-2842
Strafford, NH 03884
(603) 664-2842
Grades: PK-8
| 418 students
Rank: #66.
Henry Wilson Memorial School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
51 School St.
Farmington, NH 03835
(603) 755-2181
Farmington, NH 03835
(603) 755-2181
Grades: 4-8
| 295 students
Rank: #77.
Somersworth Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
7 Memorial Dr.
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2126
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2126
Grades: 6-8
| 343 students
Rank: #88.
Rochester Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
47 Brock St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4090
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4090
Grades: 6-8
| 874 students
Rank: #99.
Nute Junior High School
(Math: 6-9% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
22 Elm St.
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4591
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4591
Grades: 6-8
| 125 students
Strafford County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
17 Grand St
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Grades: 1-4
| 143 students
46 Stackpole Road
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2435
Grades: K-5
| 469 students
27 Maple St
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-6481
Grades: K-3
| 57 students
184 Maple St.
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-3331
Grades: PK-5
| 294 students
New Hampshire Charter Equestrian Academy (Closed 2011)
Charter School
100 Ten Rod Rd
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-6900
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 335-6900
Grades: 9-12
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Strafford County, NH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Strafford County, NH include Oyster River Middle School, Barrington Middle School and Seacoast Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Strafford County, NH?
9 public middle schools are located in Strafford County, NH.
What is the racial composition of students in Strafford County, NH?
Strafford County, NH public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
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