For the 2025 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,007 students in Salem, NH.
The top ranked public middle schools in Salem, NH are The Birches Academy Of Academics - Art A Public Charter School and Woodbury School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Salem, NH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 43% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Salem have an average ranking of 7/10, which is in the top 50% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Salem, NH (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
The Birches Academy Of Academics - Art A Public Charter School
Charter School
(Math: 55-59% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
419 South Broadway 2nd Floor
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 458-6399
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 458-6399
Grades: K-8
| 235 students
Rank: #22.
Woodbury School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
206 Main St.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7055
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7055
Grades: 6-8
| 772 students
Salem, New Hampshire Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
24 School St.
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7064
Salem, NH 03079
(603) 893-7064
Grades: 1-5
| 164 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in Salem, NH?
The top ranked public middle schools in Salem, NH include The Birches Academy Of Academics - Art A Public Charter School and Woodbury School.
How many public middle schools are located in Salem?
2 public middle schools are located in Salem.
What is the racial composition of students in Salem?
Salem public middle schools minority enrollment is 22% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 15% (majority Hispanic).
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