For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 654 students in Merrimack, NH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Merrimack, NH are Merrimack Middle School and Gate City Charter School For The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrimack, NH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Merrimack have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Hampshire public middle school average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Merrimack, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Merrimack Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
31 Madeline Bennett Ln.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6289
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6289
Grades: 7-8
| 511 students
Rank: #22.
Gate City Charter School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Henry Clay Dr
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 943-5273
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 943-5273
Grades: K-8
| 143 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Merrimack, NH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Merrimack, NH include Merrimack Middle School and Gate City Charter School For The Arts.
How many public middle schools are located in Merrimack?
2 public middle schools are located in Merrimack.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrimack?
Merrimack public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
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