For the 2026 school year, there are 2 public middle schools serving 1,048 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 44% (versus the New Hampshire public middle school average of 38%), 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 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public Middle Schools in Salem, NH (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
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
Gr: K-8 | 286 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 19%
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
Gr: 6-8 | 762 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 23%
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 17% (majority Hispanic).
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