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Best Strafford County Public Middle Schools (2026)

For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 4,126 students in Strafford County, NH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Strafford County, NH are Oyster River Middle School, Barrington Middle School and Seacoast Charter School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Strafford County, NH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 47% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Strafford County have an average ranking of 8/10, which is in the top 30% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).

Best Public Middle Schools in Strafford County (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Oyster River Middle School
(Math: 68% | Reading: 69%)
Rank:
10/
10
Top 10%
1 Coe Dr.
Durham, NH 03824
(603) 868-2155
Gr: 5-8 | 585 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 16%
Rank: #22.
Barrington Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
7/
10
Top 50%
51 Haley Dr.
Barrington, NH 03825
(603) 664-2127
Gr: 5-8 | 398 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #33.
Seacoast Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
6/
10
Top 50%
171 Watson Road
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 842-5764
Gr: PK-8 | 287 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Henry Wilson Memorial School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
51 School St.
Farmington, NH 03835
(603) 755-2181
Gr: 4-8 | 271 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #55.
Dover Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
5/
10
Bottom 50%
16 Daley Dr.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-7200
Gr: 5-8 | 941 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Strafford School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 44%)
Rank:
3/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Roller Coaster Rd., Unit 1
Strafford, NH 03884
(603) 664-2842
Gr: PK-8 | 376 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #77.
Somersworth Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
2/
10
Bottom 50%
7 Memorial Dr.
Somersworth, NH 03878
(603) 692-2126
Gr: 6-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 27%
Rank: #88.
Rochester Middle School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
47 Brock St.
Rochester, NH 03867
(603) 332-4090
Gr: 6-8 | 803 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: #99.
Nute Junior High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
1/
10
Bottom 50%
22 Elm St.
Milton, NH 03851
(603) 652-4591
Gr: 6-8 | 105 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Strafford County, NH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Strafford County, NH include Oyster River Middle School, Barrington Middle School and Seacoast Charter School.
How many public middle schools are located in Strafford County?
9 public middle schools are located in Strafford County.
What is the racial composition of students in Strafford County?
Strafford County public middle schools minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Which public middle schools in Strafford County are often viewed compared to one another?

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