For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 640 students in Merrimack, NH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Merrimack, NH are Merrimack Middle School and Gate City Charter School For The Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrimack, NH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 35% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 45% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Merrimack have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% 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 Merrimack, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Merrimack Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
31 Madeline Bennett Ln.
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6289
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 424-6289
Gr: 7-8 | 480 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #22.
Gate City Charter School For The Arts
Charter School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
7 Henry Clay Dr
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 943-5273
Merrimack, NH 03054
(603) 943-5273
Gr: K-8 | 160 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Merrimack, NH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Merrimack, NH include Merrimack Middle School and Gate City Charter School For The Arts.
How many public middle schools are located in Merrimack?
2 public middle schools are located in Merrimack.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrimack?
Merrimack public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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