| District | City | Rating | Students | Schools | Grades | Zip Codes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hopkinton School District | Contoocook | 9/10 Excellent · 89th pct | 940 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Bow School District | Bow | 9/10 Excellent · 85th pct | 1,665 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Kearsarge Regional School District | Bradford | 8/10 Good · 73rd pct | 1,734 | 7 | — | 8 |
| Newfound Area School District | Danbury | 7/10 Good · 69th pct | 1,171 | 6 | — | 1 |
| John Stark Regional School District | Henniker | 7/10 Good · 61st pct | 612 | 1 | 9–12 | 1 |
| Shaker Regional School District | Canterbury | 6/10 Average · 53rd pct | 1,168 | 4 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Merrimack Valley School District | Salisbury | 5/10 Average · 42nd pct | 2,242 | 7 | PK–12 | 3 |
| Pembroke School District | Suncook | 4/10 Below Average · 37th pct | 1,436 | 3 | — | 1 |
| Pittsfield School District | Pittsfield | 3/10 Below Average · 27th pct | 525 | 3 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Concord School District | Concord | 3/10 Below Average · 23rd pct | 4,037 | 7 | PK–12 | 1 |
| Franklin School District | Franklin | 1/10 Poor · 2nd pct | 938 | 3 | — | 1 |
How Merrimack County compares
Together they enroll 16,468 students across 48 schools. The largest is Concord School District with 4,037 students. Districts here average 5.6/10, level with the New Hampshire average of 5.6/10. Ratings range from 1/10 to 9/10.
School Districts in Merrimack County, New Hampshire
Merrimack County has 11 public school districts covering 20 zip codes. The top-rated district in Merrimack County is Hopkinton School District (9/10). Ratings are based on the share of students proficient in reading and math on state assessments (NCES EDFacts, 2021–22 for most districts), ranked against all districts in New Hampshire. Directory details come from NCES CCD 2024–25.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How many school districts are in Merrimack County, NH?
11 school districts serve zip codes in Merrimack County, NH. This page lists each one with its rating, enrollment, grade span and the zip codes it covers.
What is the best-rated school district in Merrimack County, NH?
Of the districts serving Merrimack County, Hopkinton School District has the highest rating on this site at 9/10. That places it in the 89th percentile among New Hampshire school districts.
How are these school district ratings calculated?
Each rating is the share of students scoring proficient or above on New Hampshire reading and math assessments, ranked against other districts in New Hampshire and converted to a 1–10 scale. Percentiles compare districts within New Hampshire only, never across state lines.