For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 public middle schools serving 2,681 students in Cheshire County, NH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Cheshire County, NH are Walpole Elementary School, Westmoreland School and Vilas Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cheshire County, NH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 25% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Cheshire County have an average ranking of 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Cheshire County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Walpole Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
8 Bemis Ln.
Walpole, NH 03608
(603) 756-4728
Walpole, NH 03608
(603) 756-4728
Grades: 5-8
| 113 students
Rank: #22.
Westmoreland School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
40 Glebe Rd.
Westmoreland, NH 03467
(603) 399-4421
Westmoreland, NH 03467
(603) 399-4421
Grades: K-8
| 110 students
Rank: #33.
Vilas Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
82 Mechanic St.
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6351
Alstead, NH 03602
(603) 835-6351
Grades: 5-8
| 84 students
Rank: #44.
Chesterfield Central School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
535 Old Chesterfield Rd.
Chesterfield, NH 03443
(603) 363-8301
Chesterfield, NH 03443
(603) 363-8301
Grades: K-8
| 263 students
Rank: #55.
Surry Village Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
449 Route 12a
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-9700
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-9700
Grades: K-8
| 94 students
Rank: #66.
Gathering Waters Charter School (E)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
98 South Lincoln Street
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8701
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 733-8701
Grades: K-8
| 220 students
Rank: #77.
Jaffrey-rindge Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1 Conant Way
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-8122
Jaffrey, NH 03452
(603) 532-8122
Grades: 6-8
| 273 students
Rank: #88.
Marlborough Elementary School
Magnet School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
41 Fitch Court
Marlborough, NH 03455
(603) 876-4465
Marlborough, NH 03455
(603) 876-4465
Grades: PK-8
| 154 students
Rank: #99.
Keene Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
167 Maple Ave.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-9023
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 357-9023
Grades: 6-8
| 627 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Hinsdale Middle High School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
49 School St.
Hinsdale, NH 03451
(603) 336-5984
Hinsdale, NH 03451
(603) 336-5984
Grades: 6-8
| 132 students
Rank: #10 - 1110. - 11.
Monadnock Regional Middle School
Magnet School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
580 Old Homestead Hwy.
Swanzey, NH 03446
(603) 352-6575
Swanzey, NH 03446
(603) 352-6575
Grades: 7-8
| 254 students
Rank: #1212.
Winchester School
Magnet School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
85 Parker St.
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4721
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4721
Grades: PK-8
| 357 students
Cheshire County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
179 Maple Ave.
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-8012
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-8012
Grades: 1-5
| 169 students
299 Centre St
Sullivan, NH 03445
(603) 847-3441
Sullivan, NH 03445
(603) 847-3441
Grades: 1-3
| 40 students
449 Rte 12a
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2669
Keene, NH 03431
(603) 352-2669
Grades: 1-6
| 30 students
85 Parker St
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381
Grades: 11-12
| 54 students
85 Parker St
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4381
Grades: 6-8
| 149 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Cheshire County, NH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Cheshire County, NH include Walpole Elementary School, Westmoreland School and Vilas Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Cheshire County?
12 public middle schools are located in Cheshire County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cheshire County?
Cheshire County public middle schools minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 16% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Cheshire County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Cheshire County include: Surry Village Charter School vs. Keene Middle School, Keene Middle School vs. Surry Village Charter School, Westmoreland School vs. Chesterfield Central School
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