For the 2026 school year, there are 11 public high schools serving 4,850 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 35%), and reading proficiency score of 56% (versus the 62% 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 88%, which is equal to the New Hampshire average of 88%.
The school with highest graduation rate is Bow 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 18% (majority Hispanic).
Best Public High Schools in Merrimack County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Hopkinton High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 80-84%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
297 Park Ave.
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4167
Contoocook, NH 03229
(603) 746-4167
Gr: 9-12 | 284 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #22.
Bow High School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
55 Falcon Way
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 228-2210
Bow, NH 03304
(603) 228-2210
Gr: 9-13 | 618 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #33.
Kearsarge Regional High School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 65-69%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
457 North Rd.
North Sutton, NH 03260
(603) 927-4261
North Sutton, NH 03260
(603) 927-4261
Gr: 9-13 | 482 students Student-teacher ratio: 10:1 Minority enrollment: 10%
Rank: #44.
Csi 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
Gr: 9-12 | 34 students Student-teacher ratio: 17:1
Rank: #55.
Concord High School
(Math: 28% | Reading: 52%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
170 Warren St.
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0800
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 225-0800
Gr: 9-13 | 1,393 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 21%
Rank: #66.
Pembroke Academy
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
209 Academy Rd.
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-7881
Suncook, NH 03275
(603) 485-7881
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 13:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #77.
Merrimack Valley High School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 50-54%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
106 Village St.
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4311
Concord, NH 03303
(603) 753-4311
Gr: 9-12 | 744 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #88.
Pittsfield High School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
23 Oneida St.
Pittsfield, NH 03263
(603) 435-6701
Pittsfield, NH 03263
(603) 435-6701
Gr: 9-12 | 161 students Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #99.
Franklin High 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
Gr: 9-13 | 277 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 14%
Rank: n/an/a
Benjamin Franklin Academy Chartered Public School (H)
Charter School
157 Chichester Rd
Loudon, NH 03307
(603) 325-7688
Loudon, NH 03307
(603) 325-7688
Gr: 9-12 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 8%
Rank: n/an/a
Synergy Academy Chartered Public School
Charter School
20 Foundry St, Ste. 101
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 856-7067
Concord, NH 03301
(603) 856-7067
Gr: 9-12 | 21 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 5%
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 18% (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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