For the 2026 school year, there are 9 public middle schools serving 2,920 students in Belknap County, NH.
The top-ranked public middle schools in Belknap County, NH are Gilmanton Elementary School, Gilford Middle School and Inter-lakes Middle School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Belknap County, NH public middle schools have an average math proficiency score of 34% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 44% (versus the 49% statewide average). Middle schools in Belknap County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Belknap County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Gilmanton Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 65%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1386 Nh Rte. 140
Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837
(603) 364-5681
Gilmanton Iron Works, NH 03837
(603) 364-5681
Gr: K-8 | 335 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
Rank: #22.
Gilford Middle School
(Math: 47% | Reading: 55%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
72 Alvah Wilson Rd.
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 527-2460
Gilford, NH 03249
(603) 527-2460
Gr: 5-8 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Inter-lakes Middle School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1 Laker Ln
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-6162
Meredith, NH 03253
(603) 279-6162
Gr: 7-8 | 137 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 6%
Rank: #44.
Belmont Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 51%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
38 School St.
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-9220
Belmont, NH 03220
(603) 267-9220
Gr: 5-8 | 350 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: #55.
Winnisquam Regional Middle School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
76 Winter St.
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-7143
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 286-7143
Gr: 5-8 | 361 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 12%
Rank: #66.
Alton Central School Elementary School
(Math: 24% | Reading: 42%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
41 School St.
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Alton, NH 03809
(603) 875-7500
Gr: PK-8 | 407 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%
Rank: #77.
Barnstead Elementary School
(Math: 27% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
91 Maple St.
Center Barnstead, NH 03225
(603) 269-5161
Center Barnstead, NH 03225
(603) 269-5161
Gr: PK-8 | 449 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 3%
Rank: #88.
Laconia Middle School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 34%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 Mcgrath St.
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4632
Laconia, NH 03246
(603) 524-4632
Gr: 6-8 | 414 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Rank: #99.
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (E)
Charter School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
5 Elm Street
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Tilton, NH 03276
(603) 729-3370
Gr: PK-8 | 149 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 15%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public middle schools in Belknap County, NH?
The top-ranked public middle schools in Belknap County, NH include Gilmanton Elementary School, Gilford Middle School and Inter-lakes Middle School.
How many public middle schools are located in Belknap County?
9 public middle schools are located in Belknap County.
What is the racial composition of students in Belknap County?
Belknap County public middle schools minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public middle schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
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