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Best Middle Schools in Zip Code 03842

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313

Students

Top rankedHampton Academy16^th of 132 New Hampshire middle schools

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Summary:

The 03842 zip code in New Hampshire is home to a single standout middle school, Hampton Academy, which has consistently ranked among the top 12% of middle schools in the state over the past three years. This school's exceptional performance is evident across key metrics, including student achievement, teacher-student ratios, and overall school ratings.

Hampton Academy boasts a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and impressive student proficiency rates that significantly exceed state averages in core subjects like math, reading, and science. For example, in the 2024-2025 school year, 73% of students were proficient or better in reading, compared to the state average of 55%. The school's low student-teacher ratio of 8.6 students per teacher likely contributes to its ability to deliver personalized instruction and support.

Overall, Hampton School District is home to a standout middle school that is providing an exceptional educational experience for its students. Hampton Academy stands out as a consistently high-performing institution, offering students a rigorous and supportive learning environment that prepares them for academic success.

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				NH SAS Mathematics (2025)				NH SAS Reading (2025)				NH SAS Science (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	NH SAS Mathematics 6th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 7th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics 8th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading 6th Grade	NH SAS Reading 7th Grade	NH SAS Reading 8th Grade	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 8th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Hampton Academy	Public	6-8	29 Academy Ave.	Hampton	03842	Rockingham County	Hampton School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 926-2000	313	39	8.0	19.5%	261 (83.4%)	4 (1.3%)	17 (5.4%)	8 (2.6%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	21 (6.7%)	81.2	16^th of 132 public middle schools	87.9%		85.5	16^th of 130 public middle schools	87.7%		58.0	48.0	56.0	55.0	74.0	81.0	66.0	73.0	51.0	51.0	$19,240

Cities Near Zip Code 03842

City	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Hampton	0.41 mi	4	35^th
Hampton Falls	2.44 mi	1	21^st
North Hampton	2.66 mi	1	11^th
Seabrook	3.74 mi	2	123^rd
Stratham	5.14 mi	2	28^th

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

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