For the 2026 school year, there are 16 public middle schools serving 5,067 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 Bow Memorial 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 38%), 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 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Merrimack County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hopkinton Middle School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
297 Park Ave.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4167
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4167
Gr: 7-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #22.
David R. Cawley Middle School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 60%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
89 Whitehall Rd.
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 518-5047
Hooksett, NH 03106
(603) 518-5047
Gr: 6-8 | 428 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #33.
Bow Memorial School
(Math: 51% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
20 Bow Center Rd.
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 225-3212
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 225-3212
Gr: 5-8 | 524 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #44.
Andover Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
20 School St.
Andover, NH 03216
(603) 735-5494
Andover, NH 03216
(603) 735-5494
Gr: K-8 | 165 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #55.
Chichester Central School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
219 Main St.
Chichester, NH 03258
(603) 798-5651
Chichester, NH 03258
(603) 798-5651
Gr: K-8 | 192 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Epsom Central School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 61%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
282 Black Hall Rd.
Epsom, NH 03234
(603) 736-9331
Epsom, NH 03234
(603) 736-9331
Gr: K-8 | 378 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Henniker Community School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
51 Western Avenue
Henniker, NH 03242
(603) 428-3476
Henniker, NH 03242
(603) 428-3476
Gr: PK-8 | 402 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #7 - 87. - 8.
Three Rivers School
(Math: 39% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
243 Academy Rd.
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-9539
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-9539
Gr: 5-8 | 289 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #99.
Merrimack Valley Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14 Allen St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6336
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6336
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1010.
Kearsarge Regional Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
32 Gile Pond Rd.
North Sutton, NH 03260
(603) 927-2100
North Sutton, NH 03260
(603) 927-2100
Gr: 6-8 | 410 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #1111.
Pittsfield Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23 Oneida St.
Pittsfield, NH 03263
(603) 435-6701
Pittsfield, NH 03263
(603) 435-6701
Gr: 6-8 | 103 students Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #1212.
Strong Foundations Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
715 Riverwood Dr.
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 225-2715
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 225-2715
Gr: K-8 | 337 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #1313.
Rundlett Middle School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
144 South St.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0862
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0862
Gr: 6-8 | 767 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
Rank: #1414.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
200 Sanborn St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Gr: 4-8 | 301 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
171 River Rd
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-5187
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-5187
Gr: K-8 | 348 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 52 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
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 Bow Memorial School.
How many public middle schools are located in Merrimack County?
15 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 17% (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, Hopkinton Middle School vs. Franklin Middle School, Hopkinton Middle School vs. David R. Cawley Middle School
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