Best middle schools in Manchester (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 5 schools in Manchester, New Hampshire. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and New Hampshire.
- 167The Founders Academy Charter School (E)Manchester · Charter Middle32% Math proficiency · 279 students
- 240Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle SchoolManchester · Public Middle21% Math proficiency · 889 students
- 338Middle School At ParksideManchester · Public Middle23% Math proficiency · 775 students
- 437Hillside Middle SchoolManchester · Public Middle24% Math proficiency · 1,071 students
- 537Southside Middle SchoolManchester · Public Middle16% Math proficiency · 768 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Founders Academy Charter School (E) Manchester · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Charter | 66.9 Top 50% | 32% Math proficiency | 279 |
| 2 | Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School Manchester · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 40.1 Lower 50% | 21% Math proficiency | 889 |
| 3 | Middle School At Parkside Manchester · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 37.6 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 775 |
| 4 | Hillside Middle School Manchester · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 37.3 Lower 50% | 24% Math proficiency | 1,071 |
| 5 | Southside Middle School Manchester · Middle · Grades 5–8 | Public | 36.5 Lower 50% | 16% Math proficiency | 768 |
The Founders Academy Charter School (E) in Manchester leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Manchester with a Success Index (US) of 66.9. Of the 5 schools shown, 4 are public, 1 are charter.
For the full picture see the wider New Hampshire middle schools rankings, every school on the Manchester page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Manchester?
The Founders Academy Charter School (E) in Manchester, New Hampshire ranks first among middle schools in Manchester with a Success Index (US) of 66.9 out of 100 (Enrollment: 279).
How are middle schools in Manchester ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.