For the 2026 school year, there is 1 public middle school serving 486 students in Portsmouth, NH. The top-ranked public middle school in Portsmouth, NH is Portsmouth Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Portsmouth, NH public middle school have an average math proficiency score of 61% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 74% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Portsmouth have an average ranking of 10/10, which is in the top 10% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Portsmouth, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Portsmouth Middle School
(Math: 61% | Reading: 74%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
155 Parrott Ave.
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-5781
Portsmouth, NH 03801
(603) 436-5781
Gr: 6-8 | 486 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 25%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Portsmouth, NH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Portsmouth, NH include Portsmouth Middle School. Portsmouth has one of the highest concentrations of top-ranked public schools in New Hampshire.
How many public middle schools are located in Portsmouth?
1 public middle schools are located in Portsmouth.
What is the racial composition of students in Portsmouth?
Portsmouth public middle schools minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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