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Best Derry Public Middle Schools (2025-26)

For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,037 students in Derry, NH.

The top ranked public middle schools in Derry, NH are Gilbert H. Hood Middle School and West Running Brook Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.

Derry, NH public middle schools have an score of 29% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 38%), and score of 46% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Derry have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public middle schools.

Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 15% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Derry, NH (2025-26)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.

Gilbert H. Hood Middle School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
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Bottom 50%

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5 Hood Rd.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1224

Gr: 6-8 | 519 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 17%

Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.

West Running Brook Middle School

(Math: 29% | Reading: 46%)
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1 W. Running Brook Ln.
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 432-1250

Gr: 6-8 | 518 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 15%

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Derry, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)

School

Location

Quick Facts

Charles M Floyd Elementary School (Closed 2006)

37 Highland Ave
Derry, NH 03038
(603) 437-3594

Gr: 1-3 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top ranked public middle schools in Derry, NH?

The top ranked public middle schools in Derry, NH include Gilbert H. Hood Middle School and West Running Brook Middle School.

How many public middle schools are located in Derry?

2 public middle schools are located in Derry.

What is the racial composition of students in Derry?

Derry public middle schools minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 15% (majority Hispanic).

Which public middle schools in Derry are often viewed compared to one another?

Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Derry include: West Running Brook Middle School vs. Gilbert H. Hood Middle School, Gilbert H. Hood Middle School vs. West Running Brook Middle School