For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 1,313 students in Sullivan County, NH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sullivan County, NH are Sunapee Middle High School, Plainfield Elementary School and Cornish Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Sullivan County, NH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 30% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Sullivan County have an average ranking of 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Sullivan County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Sunapee Middle High School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
10 North Rd.
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5615
Sunapee, NH 03782
(603) 763-5615
Gr: 6-8 | 101 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #22.
Plainfield Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
92 Bonner Rd.
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-3250
Meriden, NH 03770
(603) 469-3250
Gr: K-8 | 183 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #33.
Cornish Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
274 Town House Rd.
Cornish, NH 03745
(603) 675-5891
Cornish, NH 03745
(603) 675-5891
Gr: PK-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #44.
Lempster Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
29 School Rd
Lempster, NH 03605
(603) 863-1080
Lempster, NH 03605
(603) 863-1080
Gr: PK-8 | 132 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
864 2nd Nh Tpke.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 542-5888
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 542-5888
Gr: PK-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #66.
Charlestown Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
307 Main St.
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-7711
Charlestown, NH 03603
(603) 826-7711
Gr: 5-8 | 168 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Claremont Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
107 South St.
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4250
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4250
Gr: 6-8 | 333 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #88.
Newport Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
245 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Gr: 6-8 | 138 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: n/an/a
86 N. Main St
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 865-9506
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 865-9506
Gr: 5-8 | 3 students Student-teacher ratio: 3:1
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Sullivan County, NH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Sullivan County, NH include Sunapee Middle High School, Plainfield Elementary School and Cornish Elementary School.
How many public middle schools are located in Sullivan County?
9 public middle schools are located in Sullivan County.
What is the racial composition of students in Sullivan County?
Sullivan County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Sullivan County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public middle schools in Sullivan County include: Lempster Community School vs. Unity Elementary School, Plainfield Elementary School vs. Cornish Elementary School, Unity Elementary School vs. Lempster Community School
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