Kearsarge Regional High School vs. Merrimack High School
Should I attend Kearsarge Regional High School or Merrimack High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Kearsarge Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Merrimack High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 514 students in grades 9-13, Kearsarge Regional High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,154 students in grades 9-12, Merrimack High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 69% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 52%).
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 17% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-13
9-12
Total Students
514 students
1,154 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
50 teachers
96 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
12:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#64 out of 456 schools in NH
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#99 out of 456 schools in NH
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
69%
Graduation Rate
≥95%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
124
263
Grade 10 Students
129
280
Grade 11 Students
140
270
Grade 12 Students
121
341
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
4%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
1%
2%
% White
92%
89%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
1%
Diversity Score
0.15
0.21
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
4%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
