Top Rankings
Merrimack Valley School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 7 public schools serving 2,170 students in Merrimack Valley School District. This district's average testing ranking is 3/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Merrimack Valley School District have an average math proficiency score of 37% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 42%), and reading proficiency score of 46% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (NH)
# Schools
7 Schools
506 Schools
# Students
2,170 Students
163,071 Students
# Teachers
192 Teachers
14,484 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
11:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Merrimack Valley School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 187 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 92% has increased from 90-94% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#132 out of 189 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
42%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
36%
Graduation Rate
92%
88.1%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)28.3%
24.8%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.20
0.33
Showing 2014–2023. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 31-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
4%
8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
2%
2%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
% White
89%
82%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $21,590 in this school district is less than the state median of $24,192. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $21,538 is less than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$47 MM
$3,945 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$47 MM
$3,959 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$21,590
$24,192
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$21,538
$24,280
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best Merrimack Valley School District Public Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Boscawen Elementary School
(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 55-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1 Best Ave.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6512
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6512
Gr: PK-5 | 240 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 13%
Rank: #22.
Salisbury Elementary School
(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 60-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
6 Whittemore Rd.
Salisbury, NH 03268
(603) 648-2206
Salisbury, NH 03268
(603) 648-2206
Gr: K-5 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 7:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #33.
Loudon Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
7039 School St.
Loudon, NH 03307
(603) 783-4400
Loudon, NH 03307
(603) 783-4400
Gr: K-5 | 243 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%
Rank: #44.
Merrimack Valley Middle School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
14 Allen St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6336
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-6336
Gr: 6-8 | 466 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 11%
Rank: #55.
Webster Elementary School
(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 40-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
936 Battle St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 648-2467
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 648-2467
Gr: K-5 | 88 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 2%
Rank: #66.
Merrimack Valley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
106 Village St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4311
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4311
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Penacook Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
60 Village St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4891
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4891
Gr: PK-5 | 325 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 18%
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Merrimack Valley School District?
Merrimack Valley School District manages 7 public schools serving 2,170 students.
What is the rank of Merrimack Valley School District?
Merrimack Valley School District is ranked #136 out of 187 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Highest graduation rate (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Merrimack Valley School District?
89% of Merrimack Valley School District students are White, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Merrimack Valley School District?
Merrimack Valley School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is equal to the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Merrimack Valley School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $21,538 is less than the state median of $24,280. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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