Is Merrimack High School a good school?

Merrimack High School ranks 22 nd of 87 New Hampshire high schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Merrimack High School?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,095 students attended Merrimack High School.

What is the racial makeup of Merrimack High School?

Students at Merrimack High School are 89% White, 4% Hispanic, 3% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 2% African American.

What schools feed into Merrimack High School?

Merrimack High School is fed by the following schools: Elementary : James Mastricola Elementary School Elementary : Reeds Ferry School Elementary : Thorntons Ferry School Middle : James Mastricola Upper Elementary School Middle : Merrimack Middle School

Merrimack High School

Summary:

Merrimack High School is a public high school serving 1,113 students in grades 9-12 in Merrimack, New Hampshire, which is part of the Bedford School District. The school consistently ranks among the top 25-40 high schools in the state, with a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger and strong academic performance, particularly in reading and science.

Merrimack High School's proficiency rates in reading (66%) and science (59%) are significantly higher than the state averages, though its mathematics proficiency rate of 33% is slightly below the state average of 41%. The school performs exceptionally well with its female, male, and white student populations, ranking 16th, 24th, and 23rd, respectively, among New Hampshire high schools. However, its performance with special education students is more average, ranking 8th out of 32 high schools in the state. With only 4.67% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, Merrimack High School serves a relatively affluent student population, which may contribute to its academic success.

Compared to nearby schools, Merrimack High School stands out for its consistent high performance, favorable student-teacher ratio of 11.7, and strong proficiency rates in reading and science. While the school's demographic makeup is predominantly white, it may need to focus on improving support and resources for its special education students to ensure equitable outcomes for all. Overall, Merrimack High School is a high-achieving institution that provides a quality education for its students in the Merrimack community.

Detail:

Public 9-12

38 McElwain St.
Merrimack, NH 03054-3698

(603) 424-6204

District: Merrimack School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
22^nd of 87 New Hampshire High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,302

Feeder schools for Merrimack High School:

Elementary:	James Mastricola Elementary School
	Reeds Ferry School
	Thorntons Ferry School
Middle:	James Mastricola Upper Elementary School
	Merrimack Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 11.5

Number of students: 1,095

Racial breakdown:

White:

88.8%

Hispanic:

3.7%

Asian:

2.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 6.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Merrimack High School ranks better than 74.7% of high schools in New Hampshire. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 70.75. (See more...)

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (88.8%), Hispanic (3.7%), Asian (2.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 6.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Merrimack High School is 11.5. (See more...)

Compare Merrimack High School employs 95 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Merrimack High School is $18,302.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Merrimack High School:

SchoolDigger ranks Merrimack High School 22^nd of 87 New Hampshire public high schools. (See Merrimack High School in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Merrimack School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Merrimack School District 53^rd of 163 New Hampshire school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Merrimack High School

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Rank History for all students at Merrimack High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2009	31.19	64^th	79	19.0%
2010	28.21	63^rd	81	22.2%
2011	81.40	10^th	81	87.7%
2012	73.20	17^th	83	79.5%
2013	71.60	18^th	83	78.3%
2014	66.82	26^th	85	69.4%
2015	69.78	22^nd	77	71.4%
2016	69.89	18^th	84	78.6%
2017	55.43	41^st	82	50.0%
2018	59.78	27^th	81	66.7%
2019	55.44	28^th	71	60.6%
2021	64.02	24^th	84	71.4%
2022	46.57	39^th	85	54.1%
2023	61.68	25^th	85	70.6%
2024	70.75	22^nd	87	74.7%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Merrimack High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2019	41.71	18^th	31	41.9%
2023	40.72	19^th	29	34.5%
2024	64.74	8^th	32	75.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Merrimack High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	59.76	21^st	60	65.0%
2019	45.82	29^th	63	54.0%
2021	56.11	20^th	59	66.1%
2022	49.16	38^th	79	51.9%
2023	58.19	25^th	78	67.9%
2024	76.20	16^th	81	80.2%

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Rank History for Military Connected students at Merrimack High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.50	1^st	1	0.0%
2024	84.13	1^st	2	50.0%

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Rank History for Male students at Merrimack High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	56.41	18^th	61	70.5%
2019	63.97	16^th	61	73.8%
2021	70.68	12^th	60	80.0%
2022	44.06	37^th	78	52.6%
2023	64.32	21^st	78	73.1%
2024	65.21	24^th	82	70.7%

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Rank History for Asian students at Merrimack High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	33.93	10^th	16	37.5%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Merrimack High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2024	55.50	8^th	20	60.0%

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Rank History for White students at Merrimack High School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	NH State Percentile
2018	59.54	18^th	64	71.9%
2019	54.38	24^th	66	63.6%
2021	64.21	16^th	67	76.1%
2022	44.61	43^rd	85	49.4%
2023	62.87	25^th	83	69.9%
2024	71.21	23^rd	87	73.6%

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Data source: test scores: New Hampshire Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Merrimack High School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1990	1097	22	27	16	38	n/a	n/a	1200
1991	1092	18	22	20	18	n/a	n/a	1170
1992	1159	19	27	16	12	n/a	n/a	1233
1993	1188	18	24	12	9	n/a	n/a	1251
1994	1242	13	15	9	6	n/a	n/a	1285
1995	1352	14	18	10	8	n/a	n/a	1402
1996	1352	14	18	10	8	n/a	n/a	1402
1997	1313	14	13	10	7	n/a	n/a	1357
1998	1410	13	15	7	8	n/a	n/a	1453
1999	1429	14	16	10	6	n/a	n/a	1475
2000	1441	19	22	9	7	n/a	n/a	1498
2001	1445	18	22	14	6	n/a	n/a	1505
2002	1524	15	30	21	7	n/a	n/a	1597
2003	1524	15	30	21	7	n/a	n/a	1597
2004	1566	29	27	19	5	n/a	n/a	1646
2005	1598	22	26	27	4	n/a	n/a	1677
2006	1570	21	20	29	8	n/a	n/a	1648
2007	1531	19	18	32	8	n/a	n/a	1608
2008	1475	14	25	37	4	n/a	n/a	1555
2009	1449	12	30	43	6	n/a	n/a	1540
2010	1412	13	31	42	6	0	0	1504
2011	1392	19	34	43	4	1	0	1493
2012	1344	24	26	35	5	1	0	1435
2013	1297	20	22	38	1	0	0	1378
2014	1222	14	24	39	2	0	0	1301
2015	1206	17	27	43	1	1	0	1295
2016	1117	14	30	46	0	1	2	1210
2017	1081	23	27	37	2	1	3	1174
2018	1096	24	28	36	4	0	12	1200
2019	1102	18	35	33	6	1	11	1206
2020	1097	18	34	34	8	2	14	1207
2021	1056	21	43	33	4	3	16	1176
2022	1025	22	42	42	4	2	17	1154
2023	991	21	35	40	4	1	21	1113
2024	972	20	29	40	4	3	27	1095

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Merrimack High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1200	71.0	16.9	0.4
1991	1170	73.5	15.9	1.2
1992	1233	82.5	14.9	2.4
1993	1251	89.5	14.0	2.8
1994	1285	86.3	14.9	2.3
1995	1402	94.0	14.9	1.7
1996	1402	94.0	14.9	1.7
1997	1357	93.7	14.5	1.3
1998	1453	95.5	15.2	1.2
1999	1475	97.5	15.1	0.7
2000	1498	94.3	15.9	1.6
2001	1505	104.0	14.5	2.5
2002	1597	115.0	13.9	3.1
2003	1597	115.0	13.9	3.1
2004	1646	117.0	14.1	2.9
2005	1677	113.5	14.8	3.7
2006	1648	115.5	14.3	3.3
2007	1608	114.5	14.0	4.6
2008	1555	61.0	25.5	4.7
2009	1540	115.5	13.3	6.2
2010	1504	112.5	13.3	7.4
2011	1493	108.0	13.8	8.4
2012	1435	105.0	13.6	9
2013	1378	103.5	13.3	9.4
2014	1301	100.0	13.0	8.9
2015	1295	101.0	12.8	9
2016	1210	100.0	12.1	8.9
2017	1174	98.8	11.8	7.8
2018	1200	98.8	12.1	8.2
2019	1206	98.8	12.2	8.5
2020	1207	98.0	12.3	7.1
2021	1176	96.8	12.1	8.2
2022	1154	95.8	12.0	4.5
2023	1113	95.0	11.7	4.7
2024	1095	95.0	11.5	6.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Merrimack High School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1990	1200	71.0	16.9	0.4
1991	1170	73.5	15.9	1.2
1992	1233	82.5	14.9	2.4
1993	1251	89.5	14.0	2.8
1994	1285	86.3	14.9	2.3
1995	1402	94.0	14.9	1.7
1996	1402	94.0	14.9	1.7
1997	1357	93.7	14.5	1.3
1998	1453	95.5	15.2	1.2
1999	1475	97.5	15.1	0.7
2000	1498	94.3	15.9	1.6
2001	1505	104.0	14.5	2.5
2002	1597	115.0	13.9	3.1
2003	1597	115.0	13.9	3.1
2004	1646	117.0	14.1	2.9
2005	1677	113.5	14.8	3.7
2006	1648	115.5	14.3	3.3
2007	1608	114.5	14.0	4.6
2008	1555	61.0	25.5	4.7
2009	1540	115.5	13.3	6.2
2010	1504	112.5	13.3	7.4
2011	1493	108.0	13.8	8.4
2012	1435	105.0	13.6	9
2013	1378	103.5	13.3	9.4
2014	1301	100.0	13.0	8.9
2015	1295	101.0	12.8	9
2016	1210	100.0	12.1	8.9
2017	1174	98.8	11.8	7.8
2018	1200	98.8	12.1	8.2
2019	1206	98.8	12.2	8.5
2020	1207	98.0	12.3	7.1
2021	1176	96.8	12.1	8.2
2022	1154	95.8	12.0	4.5
2023	1113	95.0	11.7	4.7
2024	1095	95.0	11.5	6.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Merrimack High School

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$18,302

Data source: New Hampshire Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Merrimack High School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 28^th of 71 High schools	Ranks 25^th of 85 High schools	10%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
11th Grade Science (Merrimack High School)	39	53	14%
11th Grade Science (Merrimack School District)	39	53	14%
11th Grade Science (New Hampshire)	41	41
11th Grade Mathematics (Merrimack High School)	43	38	5%
11th Grade Mathematics (Merrimack School District)	43	38	5%
11th Grade Mathematics (New Hampshire)	42	35	7%
11th Grade Reading (Merrimack High School)	68	56	12%
11th Grade Reading (Merrimack School District)	68	57	11%
11th Grade Reading (New Hampshire)	63	59	4%
All Grades Mathematics (Merrimack High School)	43	38	5%
All Grades Mathematics (Merrimack School District)	54	42	12%
All Grades Mathematics (New Hampshire)	48	42	6%
All Grades Reading (Merrimack High School)	68	56	12%
All Grades Reading (Merrimack School District)	57	54	3%
All Grades Reading (New Hampshire)	56	52	4%
All Grades Science (Merrimack High School)	39	53	14%
All Grades Science (Merrimack School District)	34	40	6%
All Grades Science (New Hampshire)	40	37	3%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1206	1113	7.7%
African American	18	21	16.7%
American Indian	6	4	33.3%
Asian	35	35
Hispanic	33	40	21.2%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	1102	991	10.1%
Two or More Races	11	21	90.9%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	8.5%	4.7%	3.9%

Schools Near Merrimack High School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				SAT Mathematics (2024)	SAT Reading (2024)	NH SAS Mathematics (2024)	NH SAS Reading (2024)	NH SAS Science (2024)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	SAT Mathematics 11th Grade	SAT Reading 11th Grade	NH SAS Mathematics All Grades	NH SAS Reading All Grades	NH SAS Science 11th Grade	NH SAS Science All Grades	Total
Merrimack High School	Public	9-12	38 McElwain St.	Merrimack	03054	Hillsborough County	Merrimack School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 424-6204	1,095	95	11.5	6.9%	972 (88.8%)	20 (1.8%)	40 (3.7%)	29 (2.6%)	4 (0.4%)	3 (0.3%)	27 (2.5%)	70.8	22^nd of 87 public high schools	74.7%		61.7	25^th of 85 public high schools	70.6%	3	33.0	66.0	33.0	66.0	59.0	59.0	$18,302
Campbell High School	Public	9-12	1 Highlander Ct.	Litchfield	03052	Hillsborough County	Litchfield School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 546-0300	382	31	12.3	8.6%	326 (85.3%)	2 (0.5%)	24 (6.3%)	10 (2.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	20 (5.2%)	73.4	21^st of 87 public high schools	75.9%		42.9	42^nd of 85 public high schools	50.6%	21	42.0	70.0	42.0	70.0	47.0	47.0	$18,281
Souhegan Coop High School	Public	9-12	412 Boston Post Rd.	Amherst	03031	Hillsborough County	Souhegan Cooperative School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 673-9940	691	67	10.3	6.1%	615 (89.0%)	12 (1.7%)	31 (4.5%)	20 (2.9%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.4%)	75.2	19^th of 87 public high schools	78.2%		90.8	7^th of 85 public high schools	91.8%	12	42.0	75.0	42.0	75.0	45.0	45.0	$22,920
Academy for Science and Design Charter (H)	Public, Charter	9-12	9 Townsend West	Nashua	03063	Hillsborough County	Academy for Science and Design Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 595-4705	236	14	16.8	2.1%	131 (55.5%)	7 (3.0%)	19 (8.1%)	61 (25.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	17 (7.2%)	99.9	1^st of 87 public high schools	98.9%		99.8	1^st of 85 public high schools	98.8%		98.0	100.0	98.0	100.0	91.0	91.0
Bedford High School	Public	9-12	47B Nashua Rd.	Bedford	03110	Hillsborough County	Bedford School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 310-9000	1,398	102	13.7	5.4%	1,104 (79.0%)	15 (1.1%)	47 (3.4%)	121 (8.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	110 (7.9%)	79.1	14^th of 87 public high schools	83.9%		93.8	5^th of 85 public high schools	94.1%	9	55.0	84.0	55.0	84.0	39.0	39.0	$14,660
Alvirne High School	Public	9-12	200 Derry Rd.	Hudson	03051	Hillsborough County	Hudson School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 886-1260	1,019	79	12.8	16.7%	845 (82.9%)	20 (2.0%)	66 (6.5%)	27 (2.6%)	3 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (5.7%)	31.6	58^th of 87 public high schools	33.3%		57.4	29^th of 85 public high schools	65.9%	29	15.0	56.0	15.0	56.0	35.0	35.0	$17,270
Londonderry Senior High School	Public	9-12	295 Mammoth Rd.	Londonderry	03053	Rockingham County	Londonderry School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 432-6941	1,308	113	11.5	10.2%	1,169 (89.4%)	11 (0.8%)	60 (4.6%)	17 (1.3%)	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (3.8%)	57	34^th of 87 public high schools	60.9%		59.9	27^th of 85 public high schools	68.2%	7	35.0	69.0	35.0	69.0	33.0	33.0	$17,631
The Founders Academy Charter School (H)	Public, Charter	9-12	5 Perimeter Rd	Manchester	03103	Hillsborough County	The Founders Academy Charter School	Yes	No	No	No	(603) 952-4705	138	15	9.5	11.6%	107 (77.5%)	7 (5.1%)	16 (11.6%)	2 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.7%)	5 (3.6%)	89.5	8^th of 87 public high schools	90.8%		76.7	15^th of 85 public high schools	82.4%	7	39.0	86.0	39.0	86.0	80.0	80.0
Brentwood Academy	Public	9-12	55 Franklin Street	Nashua	03060	Hillsborough County	Nashua School District	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(603) 966-1003	25	7	3.5	60.0%	20 (80.0%)	1 (4.0%)	3 (12.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (4.0%)								(n/a)
Nashua High School South	Public	9-12	36 Riverside Dr.	Nashua	03062	Hillsborough County	Nashua School District	No	No	No	No	(603) 966-1100	1,635	143	11.4	30.8%	834 (51.0%)	40 (2.4%)	449 (27.5%)	215 (13.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	97 (5.9%)	38.1	48^th of 87 public high schools	44.8%		41.2	45^th of 85 public high schools	47.1%	3	27.0	57.0	27.0	57.0	31.0	31.0	$15,098

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