Best Schools in Merrimack County, NH
Merrimack County, NH has a total of 84 schools including 24 high schools, 20 middle schools and 40 elementary schools. A total of 27,330 students attend Merrimack County, NH schools. On average, schools in Merrimack County score 38% on their proficiency tests, and we project an average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, schools in Merrimack County don't meet expectations.
Best High Schools in Merrimack County, NH
Merrimack County, NH has 24 high schools with 11,316 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Merrimack County score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 43% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Merrimack County meet expectations.
1. Coe-brown Northwood Academy
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Coe-brown Northwood Academy School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students
2. Hopkinton High School
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Hopkinton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 305 Students
3. Goffstown High School
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Goffstown School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1033 Students
4. Kearsarge Regional High School
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Kearsarge Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 508 Students
5. Bow High School
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Bow School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 604 Students
6. Concord High School
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Concord School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1467 Students
7. Manchester Central High School
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Manchester School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1168 Students
8. John Stark Regional High School
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John Stark Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 610 Students
9. Newfound Regional High School
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Newfound Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 377 Students
10. Pembroke Academy
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Pembroke School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 783 Students
Best Middle Schools in Merrimack County, NH
Merrimack County, NH has 20 middle schools with 7,543 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Merrimack County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 38% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Merrimack County meet expectations.
1. David R. Cawley Middle School
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Hooksett School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 429 Students
2. Bow Memorial School
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Bow School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 526 Students
3. Maple Street Elementary School
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Hopkinton School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 216 Students
4. Mountain View Middle School
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Goffstown School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 829 Students
5. Kearsarge Regional Middle School
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Kearsarge Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 410 Students
6. Hopkinton Middle School
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Hopkinton School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 133 Students
7. Three Rivers School
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Pembroke School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 316 Students
8. Belmont Middle School
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Shaker Regional School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 345 Students
9. Winnisquam Regional Middle School
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Winnisquam Regional School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 398 Students
10. Newfound Memorial Middle School
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Newfound Area School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 287 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Merrimack County, NH
Merrimack County, NH has 40 elementary schools with 8,471 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Merrimack County score 36% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 40% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Merrimack County don't meet expectations.
1. Canterbury Elementary School
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Shaker Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 116 Students
2. Bow Elementary School
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Bow School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 533 Students
3. Kearsarge Reg. Elem. School At New London
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Kearsarge Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students
4. Harold Martin School
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Hopkinton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 281 Students
5. Hooksett Memorial School
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Hooksett School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 394 Students
6. Simonds Elementary School
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Kearsarge Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 157 Students
7. Allenstown Elementary School
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Allenstown School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 196 Students
8. Henniker Community School
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Henniker School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 400 Students
9. Dunbarton Elementary School
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Dunbarton School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 255 Students
10. Andover Elementary School
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Andover School District • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 185 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Merrimack County, NH
County-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Merrimack County, NH has a total population of 153,808 with 23% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 94%, and 38% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Merrimack County, NH
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Merrimack County, NH.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
11.19 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
1.55 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
9.64 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merrimack County, NH.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Merrimack County, NH.
ISP Report Card
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Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Merrimack County, NH Internet Health Assessment.
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