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

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Coe-brown Northwood Academy School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 686 Students

2. Hopkinton High School

A-

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

58%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hopkinton School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 305 Students

3. Goffstown High School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Goffstown School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1033 Students

4. Kearsarge Regional High School

B+

SchoolGrade

58%

Actual Test Scores

49%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kearsarge Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 508 Students

5. Bow High School

B+

SchoolGrade

55%

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bow School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 604 Students

6. Concord High School

B

SchoolGrade

47%

Actual Test Scores

47%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Concord School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1467 Students

7. Manchester Central High School

B-

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Manchester School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1168 Students

8. John Stark Regional High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

John Stark Regional School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 610 Students

9. Newfound Regional High School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Newfound Area School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 377 Students

10. Pembroke Academy

C+

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Hooksett School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 429 Students

2. Bow Memorial School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

54%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Bow School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 526 Students

3. Maple Street Elementary School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hopkinton School District • Public • Grades 4 - 6 • 216 Students

4. Mountain View Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Goffstown School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 829 Students

5. Kearsarge Regional Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Kearsarge Regional School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 410 Students

6. Hopkinton Middle School

C+

SchoolGrade

37%

Actual Test Scores

37%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Hopkinton School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 133 Students

7. Three Rivers School

C

SchoolGrade

34%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Pembroke School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 316 Students

8. Belmont Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Shaker Regional School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 345 Students

9. Winnisquam Regional Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Winnisquam Regional School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 398 Students

10. Newfound Memorial Middle School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

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

A-

SchoolGrade

62%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Shaker Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 116 Students

2. Bow Elementary School

A-

SchoolGrade

59%

Actual Test Scores

73%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Bow School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 533 Students

3. Kearsarge Reg. Elem. School At New London

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

50%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Kearsarge Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 353 Students

4. Harold Martin School

B+

SchoolGrade

53%

Actual Test Scores

64%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Hopkinton School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 3 • 281 Students

5. Hooksett Memorial School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

39%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Hooksett School District • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 394 Students

6. Simonds Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Kearsarge Regional School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 157 Students

7. Allenstown Elementary School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Allenstown School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 196 Students

8. Henniker Community School

B-

SchoolGrade

44%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Henniker School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 8 • 400 Students

9. Dunbarton Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Dunbarton School District • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 255 Students

10. Andover Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

42%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

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

27,330

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

94%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

38%

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

A-

11.19 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.55 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

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

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

1,974 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

72 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Merrimack County, NH Internet Health Assessment.

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  • Projected Test Scores: 37%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 42%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 49%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 36%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
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  • Projected Test Scores: 66%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
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  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations