ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø

ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø School Review - Established 2003

Merrimack High School vs. Kearsarge Regional High School

Should you attend Merrimack High School or Kearsarge Regional High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Merrimack High School
38 Mcelwain St.
Merrimack, NH 03054
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Kearsarge Regional High School
457 North Rd.
North Sutton, NH 03260
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Merrimack High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)

Kearsarge Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in New Hampshire for:

Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,095 students in grades 9-12, Merrimack High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 38% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 11% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 487 students in grades 9-13, Kearsarge Regional High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in New Hampshire for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 42%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the New Hampshire state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the New Hampshire state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 8% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the New Hampshire state average of 18% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-13
Total Students
1,095 students
487 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Merrimack High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Kearsarge Regional High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Merrimack High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Kearsarge Regional High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
95 teachers
49 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Merrimack High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Kearsarge Regional High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Merrimack High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Merrimack School District and the state of New Hampshire, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Kearsarge Regional High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Kearsarge Regional School District and the state of New Hampshire, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#215 out of 455 schools in NH
(Top 50%)
#208 out of 455 schools in NH
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Merrimack High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Kearsarge Regional High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
38%
(Bottom 50% in NH)
25-29%
(Bottom 50% in NH)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Merrimack High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Merrimack School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kearsarge Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Kearsarge Regional School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 50% in NH)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 20% in NH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Merrimack High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Merrimack School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kearsarge Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Kearsarge Regional School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
35-39%
(Top 50% in NH)(21-22 School Year Data)
20-24%
(Bottom 50% in NH)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Merrimack High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Merrimack School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Kearsarge Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Kearsarge Regional School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
88%
(Top 50% in NH)
90-94%
(Top 20% in NH)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Merrimack High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Merrimack School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Kearsarge Regional High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Kearsarge Regional School District and New Hampshire public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Merrimack High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Kearsarge Regional High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
262
138
Grade 10 Students
273
121
Grade 11 Students
260
114
Grade 12 Students
300
114

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Merrimack High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Merrimack School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Kearsarge Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Kearsarge Regional School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Merrimack High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Merrimack School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Kearsarge Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Kearsarge Regional School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Merrimack High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Merrimack School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Kearsarge Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Kearsarge Regional School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% White
89%
92%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Merrimack High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Merrimack School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Kearsarge Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Kearsarge Regional School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Merrimack High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Merrimack School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Kearsarge Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Kearsarge Regional School District and in New Hampshire, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.21
0.15
This chart showcases the diversity score of Merrimack High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Merrimack School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Kearsarge Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Kearsarge Regional School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Merrimack High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Merrimack School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Kearsarge Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Kearsarge Regional School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Merrimack High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Merrimack School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Kearsarge Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Kearsarge Regional School District and New Hampshire, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
FULL PROFILE
FULL PROFILE