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Best Grafton County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 24 public middle schools serving 4,010 students in Grafton County, NH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grafton County, NH are Frances C. Richmond School, Lyme Elementary School and Piermont Village School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Grafton County, NH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 49% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 57% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Grafton County have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Grafton County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Frances C. Richmond School
(Math: 74% | Reading: 78%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
63 Lyme Rd.
Hanover, NH 03755
(603) 643-6040
Gr: 6-8 | 369 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Rank: #22.
Lyme Elementary School
(Math: 70-74% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
35 Union Street
Lyme, NH 03768
(603) 795-2125
Gr: K-8 | 187 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Piermont Village School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: ≥80%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 5%
131 Rte. 10
Piermont, NH 03779
(603) 272-5881
Gr: PK-8 | 57 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #44.
Holderness Central School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 70-74%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
19 School Rd.
Holderness, NH 03245
(603) 536-2538
Gr: K-8 | 156 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #55.
Waterville Valley Elementary School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 60-69%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1 Noon Peak Rd.
Waterville Valley, NH 03215
(603) 236-4700
Gr: K-8 | 33 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Thornton Central School
(Math: 65-69% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
1886 Nh Rte. 175
Thornton, NH 03285
(603) 726-8904
Gr: K-8 | 172 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Profile Junior High School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
9/
10
Top 20%
691 Profile Rd.
Bethlehem, NH 03574
(603) 823-7411
Gr: 7-8 | 83 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #88.
Plymouth Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
8/
10
Top 30%
43 Old Ward Brg. Rd.
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-1152
Gr: PK-8 | 365 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #99.
Lebanon Middle School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
3 Moulton Avenue
Lebanon, NH 03766
(603) 448-3056
Gr: 5-8 | 464 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
Rank: #1010.
Lin-wood Public School (Middle)
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
72 Linwood Dr.
Lincoln, NH 03251
(603) 745-2214
Gr: 6-8 | 58 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #1111.
Campton Elementary School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
1110 Nh Rte. 175
Campton, NH 03223
(603) 726-3931
Gr: PK-8 | 265 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #1212.
Warren Village School
(Math: 60-69% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
11 School St.
Warren, NH 03279
(603) 764-5538
Gr: PK-8 | 56 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #1313.
Rivendell Academy
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
2972 Route 25a
Orford, NH 03777
(603) 353-4321
Gr: 6-12 | 209 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #1414.
Monroe Consolidated School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
77 Woodsville Rd.
Monroe, NH 03771
(603) 638-2800
Gr: PK-8 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #1515.
Mountain Village Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 60-64%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
13 Nh Route 25
Plymouth, NH 03264
(603) 536-3900
Gr: 1-8 | 117 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #1616.
Newfound Memorial Middle School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 53%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
155 N. Main St.
Bristol, NH 03222
(603) 744-8162
Gr: 6-8 | 296 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Ashland Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16 Education Dr.
Ashland, NH 03217
(603) 968-7622
Gr: K-8 | 159 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Daisy Bronson Junior High School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
159 Oak Hill Ave
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-5601
Gr: 7-8 | 86 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #17 - 1917. - 19.
Russell Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
195 School St.
Rumney, NH 03266
(603) 786-9591
Gr: K-8 | 84 students Student-teacher ratio: 6:1 Minority enrollment: 1%
Rank: #2020.
Lisbon Regional School (Middle)
(Math: 20-29% | Reading: 50-59%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
24 Highland Ave.
Lisbon, NH 03585
(603) 838-5506
Gr: 6-8 | 76 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #2121.
Wentworth Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
4/
10
Bottom 50%
1247 Mt. Moosilauke Hwy.
Wentworth, NH 03282
(603) 764-5811
Gr: K-8 | 78 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #2222.
Indian River School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 43%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
45 Royal Rd
Canaan, NH 03741
(603) 632-4357
Gr: 5-8 | 292 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #2323.
Haverhill Cooperative Middle School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
175 Morrill Dr.
North Haverhill, NH 03774
(603) 787-2100
Gr: 4-8 | 229 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: n/an/a
North Country Charter Academy (M)
Charter School
260 Cottage St. Suite A
Littleton, NH 03561
(603) 444-1535
Gr: 7-8 | 5 students

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Grafton County, NH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Grafton County, NH include Frances C. Richmond School, Lyme Elementary School and Piermont Village School.
How many public middle schools are located in Grafton County?
24 public middle schools are located in Grafton County.
What is the racial composition of students in Grafton County?
Grafton County public middle schools minority enrollment is 9% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Grafton County are often viewed compared to one another?

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