Summary:
The Barrington Middle School is the only middle school in the Barrington School District, serving students in grades 5–8 in Barrington, New Hampshire. The school enrolls about 398 students and reports a 12:1 student-teacher ratio. Overall, it is an improving school that performs above New Hampshire averages, while closely matching results across the district.
Reading is the school’s clearest strength. In 2025–2026, 61% of students were proficient in reading, compared with 55% statewide and 59% across the district. Fifth-grade reading was especially strong at 72%, while seventh- and eighth-grade reading also exceeded state averages. Mathematics results were somewhat lower, with 48% proficiency overall, although the school still outperformed the state average of 44%. Fifth-grade math reached 54%, and eighth-grade math improved to 49%; sixth- and seventh-grade math, both at 43%, are areas where additional support may help. Science proficiency was 46%, eight points above the state average and equal to the district result.
Parents may want to pay particular attention to differences by grade. Sixth grade was a transition-year challenge, with 49% proficiency in reading and 43% in math; sixth-grade reading was also below the state average. Science performance declined from 53% proficiency in fifth grade to 36% in eighth grade, making eighth-grade science the school’s most notable academic weakness. At the same time, the school improved from the prior year in every tested subject: math rose 7 points, reading 6 points, and science 12 points. The school’s recent ranking was around the 59th percentile statewide, and its three-star rating suggests a solid but not top-tier overall profile. Families seeking a small-to-midsize middle school may find strong literacy performance and positive momentum, with the main questions involving middle-grade math, sixth-grade transitions, and eighth-grade science.
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