Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetGet($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetGet(mixed $offset): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 106 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetSet($offset, $value) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetSet(mixed $offset, mixed $value): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 115 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::offsetUnset($offset) should either be compatible with ArrayAccess::offsetUnset(mixed $offset): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 130 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::current() should either be compatible with Iterator::current(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 48 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::next() should either be compatible with Iterator::next(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 56 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Util\ArrayObject::rewind() should either be compatible with Iterator::rewind(): void, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Util/ArrayObject.php on line 80 Deprecated: Return type of Phpfastcache\Drivers\Memcached\Item::jsonSerialize() should either be compatible with JsonSerializable::jsonSerialize(): mixed, or the #[\ReturnTypeWillChange] attribute should be used to temporarily suppress the notice in /home/devzheng/workspace/psr/vendor/phpfastcache/phpfastcache/lib/Phpfastcache/Core/Item/ItemExtendedTrait.php on line 438 Top New Hampshire Public Middle Schools Eligible For Free Lunch (2026)
Public School Review - Established 2003

Top New Hampshire Public Middle Schools Eligible For Free Lunch

Approximately 20% of public middle school students in New Hampshire are eligible for free lunch (2026).
The public middle schools with the highest eligible for free lunch are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The public middle school with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire is Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (M), with 71% of students eligible.
Eligible for Free Lunch Range: 32% 71% Avg. Eligible for Free Lunch: 42%

Public Middle Schools Eligible For Free Lunch in New Hampshire (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Eligible for Free Lunch
Grades
Location
Rank: #11.
Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (M)
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: ≤20%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 71%
Grades: 6-8
470 Pine St.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 232-7974
Rank: #22.
Stewartstown Community School
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 64%
Grades: PK-8
60 School St.
West Stewartstown, NH 03597
(603) 246-7082
Rank: #33.
Franklin Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 61%
Grades: 4-8
200 Sanborn St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Rank: #44.
Middle School At Parkside
(Math: 10% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 50%
Grades: 5-8
75 Parkside Ave.
Manchester, NH 03102
(603) 624-6356
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Daisy Bronson Junior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 49%
Grades: 7-8
159 Oak Hill Ave
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-5601
Rank: #5 - 65. - 6.
Newport Middle School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 49%
Grades: 6-8
245 N. Main St.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 863-2414
Rank: #77.
Claremont Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 47%
Grades: 6-8
107 South St.
Claremont, NH 03743
(603) 543-4250
Rank: #88.
Hillside Middle School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 44%
Grades: 5-8
112 Reservoir Ave.
Manchester, NH 03104
(603) 624-6352
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Colebrook Academy And Elementary School (E)
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 43%
Grades: PK-8
27 Dumont Street
Colebrook, NH 03576
(603) 237-4801
Rank: #9 - 109. - 10.
Pittsfield Middle School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 43%
Grades: 6-8
23 Oneida St.
Pittsfield, NH 03263
(603) 435-6701
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 42%
Grades: PK-8
5 Elm Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Kenneth A. Brett School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 42%
Grades: K-8
881 Tamworth Rd.
Tamworth, NH 03886
(603) 323-7271
Rank: #11 - 1311. - 13.
Stratford Public School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 42%
Grades: PK-8
19 School St.
North Stratford, NH 03590
(603) 922-3387
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Groveton High School (Middle)
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 41%
Grades: 6-8
65 State St.
Groveton, NH 03582
(603) 636-1619
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Henry Wilson Memorial School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 41%
Grades: 4-8
51 School St.
Farmington, NH 03835
(603) 755-2181
Rank: #14 - 1614. - 16.
Rivendell Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 41%
Grades: 6-12
2972 Route 25a
Orford, NH 03777
(603) 353-4321
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Laconia Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 40%
Grades: 6-8
150 Mcgrath St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4632
Rank: #17 - 1817. - 18.
Winchester School
(Math: 10-14% | Reading: 20-24%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 40%
Grades: PK-8
85 Parker St.
Winchester, NH 03470
(603) 239-4721
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Berlin Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 39%
Grades: 6-8
550 Willard Street
Berlin, NH 03570
(603) 752-4122
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Nute Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 39%
Grades: 6-8
22 Elm St.
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4591
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Pennichuck Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 39%
Grades: 6-8
207 Manchester St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 966-4140
Rank: #19 - 2219. - 22.
Seabrook Middle School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 33%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 39%
Grades: 5-8
256 Walton Rd.
Seabrook, NH 03874
(603) 474-9221
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Brian S. Mccarthy Middle School
Eligible for Free Lunch: 37%
Grades: 6-8
41 Diantonio Dr
Nashua, NH 03062
(603) 966-3900
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Henry J. Mclaughlin Jr. Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 37%
Grades: 5-8
201 Jack Lovering Drive
Manchester, NH 03109
(603) 628-6247
Rank: #23 - 2523. - 25.
Southside Middle School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 37%
Grades: 5-8
300 South Jewett St.
Manchester, NH 03103
(603) 624-6359
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Lisbon Regional School (Middle)
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 36%
Grades: 6-8
24 Highland Ave.
Lisbon, NH 03585
(603) 838-5506
Rank: #26 - 2726. - 27.
Unity Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 36%
Grades: PK-8
864 2nd Nh Tpke.
Newport, NH 03773
(603) 542-5888
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Ashland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 35%
Grades: K-8
16 Education Dr.
Ashland, NH 03217
(603) 968-7622
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Lempster Community School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 35%
Grades: PK-8
29 School Rd
Lempster, NH 03605
(603) 863-1080
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 35%
Grades: K-8
195 School St.
Rumney, NH 03266
(603) 786-9591
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Somersworth Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 35%
Grades: 6-8
7 Memorial Dr.
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2126
Rank: #28 - 3228. - 32.
Whitefield Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 35%
Grades: PK-8
34 Twin Mountain Rd.
Whitefield, NH 03598
(603) 837-3088
Rank: #3333.
Fairgrounds Middle School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 34%
Grades: 6-8
27 Cleveland St.
Nashua, NH 03060
(603) 594-4393
Rank: #3434.
Wentworth Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 33%
Grades: K-8
1247 Mt. Moosilauke Hwy.
Wentworth, NH 03282
(603) 764-5811
Rank: #3535.
Hinsdale Middle High School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
Eligible for Free Lunch: 32%
Grades: 6-8
49 School St.
Hinsdale, NH 03451
(603) 336-5984
Show 100 more public schools in NH (out of 154 total schools)
Loading...

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the New Hampshire average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch?
The New Hampshire average of public middle schools students eligible for free lunch is 20%% for 2026.
What are the public middle schools with the highest percentage of students eligible for free lunch in New Hampshire?
The best top-ranked public middle schools in New Hampshire include Kreiva Academy Public Charter School (M), Stewartstown Community School and Franklin Middle School.

Recent Articles

AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
AI Report Cards: Should Schools Evaluate AI Use?
Explore whether schools should assess student AI use, the benefits, risks, and what responsible AI report cards could look like in 2026.
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
The Parent’s Guide to School Cell Phone Bans in 2026
Learn how school cell phone bans work in 2026, why districts are adopting them, and what parents should expect.
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Parental Involvement in Public Schools: 2026 Update
Explore the latest 2026 trends, research, and strategies shaping parental involvement in public schools and student success.

Quick Links

School Search Tools:
School by Type (NH):
Private & Boarding Schools:
State Links:

Most Popular Articles

10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools
10 Major Challenges Facing Public Schools
 New Hampshire Top-Ranked Public Schools
New Hampshire Top-Ranked Public Schools
What are the Benefits of Public School Over Homeschooling?
What are the Benefits of Public School Over Homeschooling?
 Changing Demographics Will Alter the Diversity of Public Schools
Changing Demographics Will Alter the Diversity of Public Schools
 School Uniforms Debate in 2026: Evidence, Costs, Outcomes
School Uniforms Debate in 2026: Evidence, Costs, Outcomes

More Articles

Public School Policies
Local School Topics
Scholarships
Evaluating Public Schools
About Public Schools