For the 2025-26 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 654 students in 03054, NH.
The top ranked public middle schools in 03054, 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.
Public middle schools in zipcode 03054 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 03054, NH have an average ranking of 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Hampshire public middle school average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
Best 03054, NH Public Middle Schools (2025-26)
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 | 511 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
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 | 143 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 22%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 03054, NH?
The top ranked public middle schools in 03054, NH include Merrimack Middle School and Gate City Charter School For The Arts.
How many public middle schools are located in 03054?
2 public middle schools are located in 03054.
What is the racial composition of students in 03054?
03054 public middle schools minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
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