For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,260 students in Dover, NH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Dover, NH are Seacoast Charter School and Dover Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Dover, NH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 50% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Dover have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Dover, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Seacoast Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
171 Watson Road
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 842-5764
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 842-5764
Grades: PK-8
| 288 students
Rank: #22.
Dover Middle School
(Math: 33% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
16 Daley Dr.
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-7200
Dover, NH 03820
(603) 516-7200
Grades: 5-8
| 972 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Dover, NH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Dover, NH include Seacoast Charter School and Dover Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Dover?
2 public middle schools are located in Dover.
What is the racial composition of students in Dover?
Dover public middle schools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
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