For the 2025 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 5,197 students in Merrimack County, NH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Merrimack County, NH are Hopkinton Middle School, David R. Cawley Middle School and Chichester Central School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrimack County, NH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 48% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Merrimack County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 11% 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 Merrimack County (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hopkinton Middle School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
297 Park Ave.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4167
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4167
Grades: 7-8
| 168 students
Rank: #22.
David R. Cawley Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
89 Whitehall Rd.
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 518-5047
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 518-5047
Grades: 6-8
| 422 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Chichester Central School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
219 Main St.
Chichester, NH 03258
(603) 798-5651
Chichester, NH 03258
(603) 798-5651
Grades: K-8
| 188 students
Rank: #3 - 43. - 4.
Epsom Central School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
282 Black Hall Rd.
Epsom, NH 03234
(603) 736-9331
Epsom, NH 03234
(603) 736-9331
Grades: K-8
| 370 students
Rank: #55.
Bow Memorial School
(Math: 43% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
20 Bow Center Rd.
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 225-3212
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 225-3212
Grades: 5-8
| 530 students
Rank: #66.
Henniker Community School
(Math: 48% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
51 Western Avenue
Henniker, NH 03242
(603) 428-3476
Henniker, NH 03242
(603) 428-3476
Grades: PK-8
| 398 students
Rank: #77.
Andover Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
20 School St.
Andover, NH 03216
(603) 735-5494
Andover, NH 03216
(603) 735-5494
Grades: K-8
| 192 students
Rank: #88.
Three Rivers School
(Math: 42% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
243 Academy Rd.
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-9539
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-9539
Grades: 5-8
| 318 students
Rank: #99.
Kearsarge Regional Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
32 Gile Pond Rd.
North Sutton, NH 03260
(603) 927-2100
North Sutton, NH 03260
(603) 927-2100
Grades: 6-8
| 404 students
Rank: #1010.
Merrimack Valley Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
14 Allen St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6336
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6336
Grades: 6-8
| 479 students
Rank: #1111.
Strong Foundations Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
715 Riverwood Dr.
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 225-2715
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 225-2715
Grades: K-8
| 336 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Armand R. Dupont School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
10 1/2 School St.
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-4474
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-4474
Grades: 5-8
| 130 students
Rank: #12 - 1312. - 13.
Pittsfield Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23 Oneida St.
Pittsfield, NH 03263
(603) 435-6701
Pittsfield, NH 03263
(603) 435-6701
Grades: 6-8
| 112 students
Rank: #1414.
Rundlett Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
144 South St.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0862
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0862
Grades: 6-8
| 774 students
Rank: #1515.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Sanborn St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Grades: 4-8
| 331 students
Rank: n/an/a
Benjamin Franklin Academy Chartered Public School (M)
Charter School
157 Chichester Rd
Loudon, NH 03307
(603) 325-7688
Loudon, NH 03307
(603) 325-7688
Grades: 6-8
| 45 students
Merrimack County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
30 S. Main Street
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-9574
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-9574
Grades: K-4
| 205 students
20 Rowell Dr
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5116
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5116
Grades: 3-4
| 182 students
Capital City Public Charter School (E) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
270 Loudon Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Capital City Public Charter School (H) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
270 Loudon Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
200 Sanborn St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Grades: PK
| 20 students
Franklin Career Academy Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
15 Elkins St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-9200
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-9200
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Po Box 2635
Concord, NH 03302
(603) 223-6770
Concord, NH 03302
(603) 223-6770
Grades: 2-6
| 6 students
Pace Career Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
716 Riverwood Drive
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 210-1882
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 210-1882
Grades: 9-13
| 61 students
30 High St.
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-1807
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-1807
Grades: K-1
| 126 students
40 Thorndike St
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0836
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0836
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
Teams Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
26 Washington Street
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4022
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4022
Grades: 9-11
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Merrimack County, NH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Merrimack County, NH include Hopkinton Middle School, David R. Cawley Middle School and Chichester Central School.
How many public middle schools are located in Merrimack County?
16 public middle schools are located in Merrimack County.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrimack County?
Merrimack County public middle schools minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Merrimack County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Merrimack County include: Three Rivers School vs. Strong Foundations Charter School, Epsom Central School vs. Chichester Central School, Merrimack Valley Middle School vs. Rundlett Middle School
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