For the 2024 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,847 students in Belknap County, NH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Belknap County, NH are Gilmanton Elementary School, Gilford Middle School and Inter-lakes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belknap 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 45% (versus the 50% statewide average). Middle schools in Belknap County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Belknap County (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilmanton Elementary School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1386 Nh Rte. 140
Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837
(603) 364-5681
Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837
(603) 364-5681
Grades: K-8
| 364 students
Rank: #22.
Gilford Middle School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
72 Alvah Wilson Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 527-2460
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 527-2460
Grades: 5-8
| 320 students
Rank: #33.
Inter-lakes Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Laker Ln
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7947
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7947
Grades: 7-8
| 141 students
Rank: #44.
Alton Central School Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
41 School St.
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 407 students
Rank: #55.
Winnisquam Regional Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
76 Winter St.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-7143
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-7143
Grades: 6-8
| 331 students
Rank: #66.
Belmont Middle School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
38 School St.
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-9220
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-9220
Grades: 5-8
| 370 students
Rank: #77.
Laconia Middle School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Mcgrath St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4632
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4632
Grades: 6-8
| 422 students
Rank: #88.
Barnstead Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
91 Maple St.
Center Barnstead, NH 03225
(603) 269-5161
Center Barnstead, NH 03225
(603) 269-5161
Grades: PK-8
| 492 students
Belknap County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
School St Po Box 910
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
21 Laker Ln.
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7968
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7968
Grades: PK-4
| 335 students
1 Laker Ln.
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-5312
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-5312
Grades: 5-8
| 300 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Belknap County, NH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Belknap County, NH include Gilmanton Elementary School, Gilford Middle School and Inter-lakes Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Belknap County, NH?
8 public middle schools are located in Belknap County, NH.
What is the racial composition of students in Belknap County, NH?
Belknap County, NH public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
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