2024 Best School Districts in Merrimack County

• Bow, NH•

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  Rating 4.16 out of 5  19 reviews

Senior: The administrators, teachers, and counselors in this district are amazing. They go above and beyond to make sure students have every opportunity to succeed. The guidance department is super helpful and supportive as well.... Read 19 reviews

• grade A

• Total schools 3

• Students 1,692

• Contoocook, NH•

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  Rating 3.74 out of 5  19 reviews

Senior: Overall, Hopkinton High School offers good classes that can help you prepare for college or a field you're interested in. I've enjoyed most of my time with the teachers I've had, and many of them try their best to give you the best learning experience. If I could change anything about HMHS, I would ask for more classes to be offered, as there are many science-related courses that are not available. I wish for the school to eventually run on renewable energy, although this is something that parts of the student body are currently working on. This is also quite a small school, so it's not hard to notice how little of diversity there is. Other than these aspects, I have enjoyed most of my time at the school, and I have had a great experience with sports teams that I have joined as well. This is such a small school, however, it has some of the best sports teams in the state.... Read 19 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 4

• Students 928

• New London, NH•

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  Rating 3.75 out of 5  12 reviews

Senior: Kearsarge is a quite accepting school. The teachers seem to really care about the students, and the variety of extracurriculars offered is great!... Read 12 reviews

• grade B+

• Total schools 7

• Students 1,730

• Concord, NH•

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  Rating 3.73 out of 5  51 reviews

Senior: Concord School district is a large school that offers many opportunities for students to grow academically, strive athletically, and find any club to participate in to meet any student’s interests. I have been lucky enough to be the Equestrian Team Captain for 3 years. I have also played violin for the CHS Orchestra. The music department is a welcoming part of CHS for students coming in with any level of expertise. The school district offers an encouraging atmosphere that encourages learners to strive to accomplish academic success. I am proud to have completed all of my years of education at the Concord School District.... Read 51 reviews

• grade B

• Total schools 7

• Students 4,093

• Pembroke, NH•

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  Rating 3.17 out of 5  6 reviews

Junior: I like the smaller class sizes, with only about 300 students in each grade. It is very one on one based. Everyone knows each other fairly well. There is a good variety of classes. The sports programs are improving and there are plenty of clubs and after school activities to chose from.... Read 6 reviews

• grade C

• Total schools 3

• Students 1,419

• Franklin, NH•

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• grade C

• Total schools 2

• Students 122

• Penacook, NH•

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  Rating 3.56 out of 5  55 reviews

Senior: I have been apart of the Merrimack Valley School District since Kingerdgarten. My 8th grade year I do not remember vividly, but I do remember the move up day to the highschool across the parking lot. Freshman year rolls around and then that March of 2020 everything I thought I had adjusted too, would never be the same again. My school was very supportive through these hard times, along with the deaths of serveral students. The teachers are supoortive and become almost like an older cousin in a way. They get to know each student in their class. I understand how important it is to know your students, but here at the Valley they do more than that. Along with the coaches. They push you and help you advance to the next level in your athletic abilities, as well as curriculums. Half of my highschool career I have been online and I can strongly say that this school has felt like a home since that move up day as a 14 year old.... Read 55 reviews

• grade C minus

• Total schools 7

• Students 2,222

• Pittsfield, NH•

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  Rating 3.33 out of 5  9 reviews

Senior: Pittsfield Middle High School is a smaller school, but provides many exceptional opportunities. Here at Pittsfield Middle High School, students have to opportunity to be involved in sports, community, extended learning opportunities, and more. For those who desire to excel academically and strive to go above and beyond, Pittsfield Middle High School gives dual enrollment college classes, and works with the Concord Regional Technical Center to provide students additional college credits and certifications. Students can graduate from this school ahead of the game and better prepared for college if they take advantage of the school's opportunities.... Read 9 reviews

• grade D+

• Total schools 3

• Students 551

• Franklin, NH•

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  Rating 3.15 out of 5  13 reviews

Senior: Franklin NH school district gets a bad rap a lot of the time. The fact is, our school is great. Our teachers care and when you stay focused, you can get a lot out of the education that is offered. The down fall of our school is there isn’t a lot offered for different subjects. The reasoning for this is lack of funding by our city. If our city would support education, Franklin could be one of the best schools in New Hampshire.... Read 13 reviews

• grade D minus

• Total schools 3

• Students 921

• Hooksett, NH•

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• grade A minus

• Total schools 3

• Students 1,232

• Pembroke, NH•

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• grade C+

• Total schools 2

• Students 339

• Henniker, NH•

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  Rating 3.5 out of 5  2 reviews

Parent: We have had wonderful teachers in Henniker Community School, which is 400 kids. All have gone above what was expected to keep parents involved and they make it interesting enough that my kids like it!... Read 2 reviews

• grade C

• Total schools 2

• Students 883