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Merrimack School District


At a glance
66thof 158 New Hampshire districts▼ 13
Better than 58% of New Hampshire districts
36 McElwain St.
Merrimack, NH 03054-3693
·(603) 424-6200·All New Hampshire district rankings →
Statewide performance 2017–2025
2025: better than 58.2% of districts
6
Schools
3,453
Students
Top rankedJames Mastricola Elementary School36th of 224 New Hampshire elementary schools
Biggest riser
James Mastricola Elementary School up 25 spots statewide this year
Smallest classes
Merrimack Middle School 10.2 students per teacher
SchoolDigger ratings
4★
3★
2★
1 school without a SchoolDigger rating (too few tested students)
Summary:

The Merrimack School District in New Hampshire consists of 6 schools, including 3 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school. The district is generally performing at or above the state average, with some standout schools like Merrimack High School and James Mastricola Elementary School ranking among the top schools in the state.

Merrimack High School is a standout, consistently ranking among the top 25-27 high schools in New Hampshire and maintaining a 4-star rating. It has a high 4-year graduation rate of 89.1% and a low dropout rate of 2.5%. The school's reading proficiency scores are particularly strong, with 70% of students proficient or better, compared to the state average of 66%. Other high-performing schools in the district include James Mastricola Elementary School and Reeds Ferry School, which are ranked among the top elementary schools in the state.

While the Merrimack School District as a whole is performing well, there is some variation in the performance of individual schools. The district generally excels in reading and science proficiency, but lags behind in math proficiency. Additionally, some schools, like Thorntons Ferry School, are performing below the district and state averages. Overall, the Merrimack School District appears to be a strong district with a mix of high-performing and lower-performing schools, providing parents with a range of educational options.

Ranking:
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the New Hampshire Department of Education.

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