Merrimack High School is the public secondary school of the town of Merrimack, New Hampshire. It is located in a central area of town on 38 McElwain Street. About 1,200 students from grades 9 through 12 are enrolled in the school. It is a part of the Merrimack School District.
Serving 1,095 students in grades 9-12, Merrimack High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,095 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 11%
- Graduation Rate: 86% (Btm 50% in NH)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: 36% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Overview
Merrimack High School's student population of 1,095 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 95 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
1,095 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
School Rankings
Merrimack High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 457 schools in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Merrimack High School is 0.21, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.32. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#243 out of 457 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
3%
Hispanic
4%
8%
Black
2%
2%
White
89%
82%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
86%
88%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
20%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Tomahawk
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Merrimack High School's ranking?
Merrimack High School is ranked #243 out of 457 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
36% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% NH state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% NH state average).
What is the graduation rate of Merrimack High School?
The graduation rate of Merrimack High School is 86%, which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 88%.
How many students attend Merrimack High School?
1,095 students attend Merrimack High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
89% of Merrimack High School students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Merrimack High School?
Merrimack High School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What grades does Merrimack High School offer ?
Merrimack High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Merrimack High School part of?
Merrimack High School is part of Merrimack School District.
School Reviews
1 5/20/2020
Thank you for the 4 years I''ll never get back, you worthless pricks!
5 11/4/2007
This is an awesome school and I really enjoy going here. This school is much more productive htan the middle school. It gets tasks done a lot faster and the teachers comunicate with the parents immediately to imorm them of my grades with are surprisingly not failing this year. This is an excellent school.
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