📊 What this ranking measures
Rankings are based on academic achievement — the share of students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against other districts in the same state — not on spending, district size, or staffing. See full methodology →
All 9 Rated Districts in Merrimack County, NH
Sorted by rating, then state percentile
| County Rank | District | District Office | Rating | State Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| #1 | Hopkinton School District | Contoocook | 9/10 Excellent | 89th |
| #2 | Bow School District | Bow | 9/10 Excellent | 85th |
| #3 | Kearsarge Regional School District | New London | 8/10 Good | 73rd |
| #4 | John Stark Regional School District | Henniker | 7/10 Good | 61st |
| #5 | Merrimack Valley School District | Penacook | 5/10 Average | 42nd |
| #6 | Pembroke School District | Pembroke | 4/10 Below Average | 37th |
| #7 | Pittsfield School District | Pittsfield | 3/10 Below Average | 27th |
| #8 | Concord School District | Concord | 3/10 Below Average | 23rd |
| #9 | Franklin School District | Franklin | 1/10 Poor | 2nd |
Best School Districts in Merrimack County, New Hampshire (2026)
This page lists the 9 public school districts headquartered in Merrimack County, New Hampshire that have a SchoolDistrictFinder rating, scored using EDFacts 2021–22 state assessment data. The county rank is simply their order here; the state percentile compares each district with every rated district in New Hampshire, which is how the 1–10 rating is set. Ratings are not comparable with districts in other states.
Districts are placed in the county of their NCES directory listing. A district's boundaries can cross county lines, and a home in Merrimack County may be served by a district headquartered next door — search your address or zip code to confirm.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best-rated school district in Merrimack County, New Hampshire? ▼
Among the 9 rated districts in Merrimack County, New Hampshire, the highest-rated is Hopkinton School District (Contoocook), rated 9/10 (Excellent) and in the 89th percentile of New Hampshire districts on EDFacts 2021–22 reading and math proficiency.
How are these rankings calculated? ▼
Each district's rating comes from the share of its students scoring proficient or above on state reading and math assessments (EDFacts 2021–22), percentile-ranked against all rated districts in New Hampshire and converted to a 1–10 scale. Full methodology here.