For the 2025 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 2,625 students in Cheshire County, NH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cheshire County, NH are Walpole Elementary School, Westmoreland School and Vilas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheshire County, NH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Cheshire County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cheshire County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walpole Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8 Bemis Ln.
Walpole, NH 03608
(603) 756-4728
Walpole, NH 03608
(603) 756-4728
Grades: 5-8
| 117 students
Rank: #22.
Westmoreland School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40 Glebe Rd.
Westmoreland, NH 03467
(603) 399-4421
Westmoreland, NH 03467
(603) 399-4421
Grades: K-8
| 117 students
Rank: #33.
Vilas Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
82 Mechanic St.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6351
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6351
Grades: 5-8
| 94 students
Rank: #44.
Chesterfield Central School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
535 Old Chesterfield Rd.
Chesterfield, NH 03443
(603) 363-8301
Chesterfield, NH 03443
(603) 363-8301
Grades: K-8
| 248 students
Rank: #55.
Surry Village Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
449 Route 12a
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-9700
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-9700
Grades: K-8
| 97 students
Rank: #66.
Gathering Waters Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
98 South Lincoln Street
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8701
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8701
Grades: K-8
| 216 students
Rank: #77.
Conant Middle High School (M)
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Conant Way
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-8122
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-8122
Grades: 6-8
| 257 students
Rank: #88.
Marlborough Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
41 Fitch Court
Marlborough, NH 03455
(603) 876-4465
Marlborough, NH 03455
(603) 876-4465
Grades: PK-8
| 157 students
Rank: #99.
Keene Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
167 Maple Ave.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-9023
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-9023
Grades: 6-8
| 601 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Hinsdale Middle High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
49 School St.
Hinsdale, NH 03451
(603) 336-5984
Hinsdale, NH 03451
(603) 336-5984
Grades: 6-8
| 112 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Monadnock Regional Middle School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
580 Old Homestead Hwy.
Swanzey, NH 03446
(603) 352-6575
Swanzey, NH 03446
(603) 352-6575
Grades: 7-8
| 251 students
Rank: #1212.
Winchester School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85 Parker St.
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4721
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4721
Grades: PK-8
| 358 students
Cheshire County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
179 Maple Ave.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-8012
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-8012
Grades: 1-5
| 169 students
299 Centre St
Sullivan, NH 03445
(603) 847-3441
Sullivan, NH 03445
(603) 847-3441
Grades: 1-3
| 40 students
449 Rte 12a
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2669
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2669
Grades: 1-6
| 30 students
85 Parker St
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381
Grades: 11-12
| 54 students
85 Parker St
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381
Grades: 6-8
| 149 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cheshire County, NH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cheshire County, NH include Walpole Elementary School, Westmoreland School and Vilas Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cheshire County?
12 public middle schools are located in Cheshire County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheshire County?
Cheshire County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Cheshire County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cheshire County include: Surry Village Charter School vs. Keene Middle School, Keene Middle School vs. Surry Village Charter School, Westmoreland School vs. Chesterfield Central School
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