For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,228 students in Dover, NH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dover, NH are Seacoast Charter School and Dover Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dover, NH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Dover have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dover, NH (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Seacoast Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
171 Watson Road
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 842-5764
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 842-5764
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Dover Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
16 Daley Dr.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-7200
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-7200
Gr: 5-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Dover, NH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Dover, NH include Seacoast Charter School and Dover Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dover?
2 public middle schools are located in Dover.
What is the racial composition of students in Dover?
Dover public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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