Best High Schools in Merrimack, NH

Merrimack, NH has 5 high schools with 5,015 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 score 58% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 53% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Merrimack exceed expectations.

1. Bedford High School

A-

SchoolGrade

66%

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Bedford School District • Public • Grades 9 - 13 • 1391 Students

2. Souhegan Coop High School

A-

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

57%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Souhegan Cooperative School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 698 Students

3. Merrimack High School

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

48%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Merrimack School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1113 Students

4. Nashua High School North

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Nashua School District • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1594 Students

Best Middle Schools in Merrimack, NH

Merrimack, NH has 4 middle schools with 2,440 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 score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Merrimack don't meet expectations.

1. Ross A. Lurgio Middle School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bedford School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 700 Students

2. Amherst Middle School

B+

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Amherst School District • Public • Grades 5 - 8 • 639 Students

3. Merrimack Middle School

B-

SchoolGrade

39%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Merrimack School District • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 542 Students

4. Pennichuck Middle School

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

26%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nashua School District • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 559 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Merrimack, NH

Merrimack, NH has 9 elementary schools with 3,447 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 score 45% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 48% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Merrimack don't meet expectations.

1. Peter Woodbury School

A+

SchoolGrade

76%

Actual Test Scores

76%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Bedford School District • Public • Grades KG - 4 • 450 Students

2. Clark-wilkins School

A

SchoolGrade

63%

Actual Test Scores

68%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Amherst School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 708 Students

3. Reeds Ferry School

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

42%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Merrimack School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 454 Students

4. Thorntons Ferry School

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

62%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Merrimack School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 541 Students

5. James Mastricola Elementary School

B-

SchoolGrade

43%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Merrimack School District • Public • Grades Pre K - 4 • 420 Students

6. Charlotte Ave Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

33%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nashua School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 333 Students

7. Birch Hill Elementary School

C

SchoolGrade

32%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Nashua School District • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 332 Students

8. Gate City Charter School For The Arts

D

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

35%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Gate City Charter School For The Arts • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 151 Students

9. Kindercare Learning Center

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Kindercare Learning Center • Private • Grades Pre K - KG • 58 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Merrimack, NH

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Merrimack, NH has a total population of 21,146 with 24% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 97%, and 51% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Merrimack, NH

10,902

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

97%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

51%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Merrimack, NH.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

A-

7.78 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

A+

1.08 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

A

6.70 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Merrimack, NH.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Merrimack, NH.

ISP Report Card

B+

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,000 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

90 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

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

Best Schools in Cities Near Merrimack, NH

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East Merrimack, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Amherst, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 54%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Litchfield, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 44%
  • Projected Test Scores: 51%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Bedford, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 61%
  • Projected Test Scores: 54%
  • Teacher Grade: Greatly Exceeds Expectations
Londonderry, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 42%
  • Projected Test Scores: 47%
  • Teacher Grade: Underperforms Expectations
Milford, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 51%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Nashua, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 45%
  • Projected Test Scores: 43%
  • Teacher Grade: Exceeds Expectations
Hudson, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 43%
  • Projected Test Scores: 45%
  • Teacher Grade: Doesn't Meet Expectations
Mont Vernon, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 50%
  • Projected Test Scores: 50%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations
Hollis, NH

  • Actual Test Scores: 52%
  • Projected Test Scores: 52%
  • Teacher Grade: Meets Expectations