Merrimack School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in New Hampshire for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 3,536 students in Merrimack School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in New Hampshire.
Public Schools in Merrimack School District have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the New Hampshire public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 51% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the New Hampshire public school average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Merrimack School District, which is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 189 school districts in New Hampshire (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 86% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.24
0.32
# American Indian Students
11 Students
308 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
77 Students
4,993 Students
% Asian Students
2%
3%
# Hispanic Students
135 Students
12,212 Students
% Hispanic Students
4%
8%
# Black Students
46 Students
3,437 Students
% Black Students
1%
2%
# White Students
3,073 Students
135,947 Students
% White Students
87%
82%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
133 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
188 Students
8,195 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
116
4,442
# Students in K Grade:
267
10,942
# Students in 1st Grade:
269
11,733
# Students in 2nd Grade:
268
12,179
# Students in 3rd Grade:
237
12,078
# Students in 4th Grade:
264
12,182
# Students in 5th Grade:
272
12,522
# Students in 6th Grade:
237
11,957
# Students in 7th Grade:
242
12,326
# Students in 8th Grade:
269
12,086
# Students in 9th Grade:
262
13,698
# Students in 10th Grade:
273
13,269
# Students in 11th Grade:
260
13,028
# Students in 12th Grade:
300
12,713
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $22,079 is higher than the state median of $22,075. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $20,703 is less than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
How many schools belong to Merrimack School District?
Merrimack School District manages 6 public schools serving 3,536 students.
What is the rank of Merrimack School District?
Merrimack School District is ranked #108 out of 189 school districts in New Hampshire (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of New Hampshire school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Merrimack School District?
87% of Merrimack School District students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Merrimack School District?
Merrimack School District has a student/teacher ratio of 12:1, which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 11:1.
What is Merrimack School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $20,703 is less than the state median of $21,293. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2025)
District size: 6 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 3,536 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Graduation Rate
: 86% (Btm 50% in NH)
Overall District Rank
: Bottom 50%
Math Proficiency
: 38% (Btm 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 51% (Btm 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 28% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NH Dept. of Education
