For the 2024-25 school year, there are 10 public high schools serving 4,936 students in Merrimack County, NH.
The top ranked public high schools in Merrimack County, NH are Hopkinton High School, Bow High School and Kearsarge Regional High School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Merrimack County, NH public high schools have an average math proficiency score of 29% (versus the New Hampshire public high school average of 37%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 61% statewide average). High schools in Merrimack County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of New Hampshire public high schools.
Merrimack County, NH public high school have a Graduation Rate of 89%, which is more than the New Hampshire average of 87%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Hopkinton High School, with ≥95% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in New Hampshire or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public high school average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Merrimack County (2024-25)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Hopkinton High School
Magnet School
(Math: 50-54% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
297 Park Ave.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4167
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4167
Grades: 9-12
| 305 students
Rank: #22.
Bow High School
Magnet School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55 Falcon Way
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 228-2210
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 228-2210
Grades: 9-12
| 604 students
Rank: #33.
Kearsarge Regional High School
Magnet School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
457 North Rd.
North Sutton, NH 03260
(603) 927-4261
North Sutton, NH 03260
(603) 927-4261
Grades: 9-13
| 506 students
Rank: #44.
Csi Charter School
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
(Math: <50% | Reading: ≥50% )
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
26 Washington Street
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-0194
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-0194
Grades: 9-12
| 32 students
Rank: #55.
Concord High School
Magnet School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Warren St.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0800
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0800
Grades: 9-12
| 1,467 students
Rank: #66.
Pittsfield High School
Magnet School
(Math: 21-39% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
23 Oneida St.
Pittsfield, NH 03263
(603) 435-6701
Pittsfield, NH 03263
(603) 435-6701
Grades: 9-12
| 159 students
Rank: #77.
Merrimack Valley High School
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
106 Village St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4311
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4311
Grades: 9-12
| 784 students
Rank: #88.
Pembroke Academy
Magnet School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
209 Academy Rd.
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-7881
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-7881
Grades: 9-12
| 783 students
Rank: #99.
Franklin High School
Magnet School
(Math: ≤10% | Reading: 30-39%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
119 Central St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5441
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5441
Grades: 9-13
| 269 students
Rank: n/an/a
Compass Classical Academy Charter School (H)
Magnet School
Charter School
Charter School
15 Elkins Street
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 729-3370
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 729-3370
Grades: 9-12
| 27 students
Merrimack County Public Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
20 Rowell Dr
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5116
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5116
Grades: 3-4
| 182 students
Capital City Public Charter School (E) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
270 Loudon Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Grades: 6-8
| n/a students
Capital City Public Charter School (H) (Closed 2023)
Charter School
270 Loudon Road
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 369-9000
Grades: 9-11
| n/a students
200 Sanborn St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-5828
Grades: PK
| 20 students
Franklin Career Academy Charter School (Closed 2006)
Charter School
15 Elkins St.
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-9200
Franklin, NH 03235
(603) 934-9200
Grades: 9-12
| 37 students
Laurent Clerc Academy (Closed 2007)
Charter School
Po Box 2635
Concord, NH 03302
(603) 223-6770
Concord, NH 03302
(603) 223-6770
Grades: 2-6
| 6 students
Pace Career Academy Charter School (Closed 2023)
Charter School
716 Riverwood Drive
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 210-1882
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 210-1882
Grades: 9-13
| 61 students
30 High St.
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-1807
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-1807
Grades: K-1
| 126 students
40 Thorndike St
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0836
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0836
Grades: 1-5
| n/a students
Teams Charter School (Closed 2018)
Charter School
26 Washington Street
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4022
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4022
Grades: 9-11
| 21 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public high schools in Merrimack County, NH?
The top ranked public high schools in Merrimack County, NH include Hopkinton High School, Bow High School and Kearsarge Regional High School.
How many public high schools are located in Merrimack County?
10 public high schools are located in Merrimack County.
What is the racial composition of students in Merrimack County?
Merrimack County public high schools minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public high schools average of 17% (majority Hispanic).
Which public high schools in Merrimack County are often viewed compared to one another?
Popular comparisons of public high schools in Merrimack County include: Hopkinton High School vs. Bow High School, Bow High School vs. Hopkinton High School, Concord High School vs. Bow High School
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