For the 2024-25 school year, there are 8 public middle schools serving 2,857 students in Belknap County, NH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Belknap County, NH are Gilmanton Elementary School, Gilford Middle School and Belmont Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belknap County, NH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 32% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Belknap County have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Belknap County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Gilmanton Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1386 Nh Rte. 140
Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837
(603) 364-5681
Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837
(603) 364-5681
Grades: K-8
| 365 students
Rank: #22.
Gilford Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
72 Alvah Wilson Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 527-2460
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 527-2460
Grades: 5-8
| 305 students
Rank: #33.
Belmont Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 35% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
38 School St.
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-9220
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-9220
Grades: 5-8
| 345 students
Rank: #44.
Inter-lakes Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1 Laker Ln
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-6162
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-6162
Grades: 7-8
| 150 students
Rank: #55.
Alton Central School Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
41 School St.
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Grades: PK-8
| 417 students
Rank: #66.
Winnisquam Regional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
76 Winter St.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-7143
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-7143
Grades: 5-8
| 398 students
Rank: #77.
Laconia Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
150 Mcgrath St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4632
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4632
Grades: 6-8
| 408 students
Rank: #88.
Barnstead Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
91 Maple St.
Center Barnstead, NH 03225
(603) 269-5161
Center Barnstead, NH 03225
(603) 269-5161
Grades: PK-8
| 469 students
Belknap County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
School St Po Box 910
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Grades: 9-12
| 204 students
21 Laker Ln.
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7968
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-7968
Grades: PK-4
| 335 students
1 Laker Ln.
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-5312
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-5312
Grades: 5-8
| 300 students
5 Elm St.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4332
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-4332
Grades: PK-2
| 187 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Belknap County, NH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Belknap County, NH include Gilmanton Elementary School, Gilford Middle School and Belmont Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Belknap County?
8 public middle schools are located in Belknap County.
What is the racial composition of students in Belknap County?
Belknap County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
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