Frances C. Richmond School

Frances C. Richmond School serves 364 sixth through eighth graders in Hanover, New Hampshire, earning a composite score of 9.2/10 — a rating MySchoolScout labels Exceptional. Academic performance anchors that result, with a 9.5/10 academic score and a 9.0/10 growth score.

Both signal that students consistently make real gains year over year, not just arrive with advantages. A 9.1-to-1 student-teacher ratio keeps class sizes tight and gives teachers genuine capacity to work with individual students. The comparative data tells a clear story.

Richmond ranks #1 among all 96 middle schools in New Hampshire — no other public middle school in the state scores higher. Statewide, it sits at #20 out of 480 public schools, outperforming 96% of its peers. In Hanover itself, it tops all three public schools.

For families weighing middle school options in New Hampshire, Richmond's record sets a high bar. High academic scores, steady growth, and a low student-teacher ratio work together in ways that show up directly in the rankings. The data puts Richmond in a category very few New Hampshire schools reach.

With a student-teacher ratio of 9.1:1, Frances C. Richmond School offers a notably low ratio compared to the national average. This typically means smaller class sizes and more opportunities for one-on-one interaction between students and teachers.

Located in a rural area, Frances C. Richmond School may involve longer commutes for some families. Rural schools often serve as community anchors and may have smaller class sizes, but parents should consider transportation logistics, after-school program availability, and access to specialized services.