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Merrimack County Public Schools

Merrimack County, New Hampshire

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Total Schools

55

public schools

Total Enrollment

17,493

students

School Districts

20

districts

Directory guide

How to use the Merrimack County public school directory

Start with the county-level shape, then use the school table for exact records. This directory is built from NCES public school data for New Hampshire; it is best for narrowing research, checking district context, and finding school records to verify with local sources.

District shape

Merrimack County has 20 district entries. Concord School District is the largest listed district in this county slice, with 7 schools.

Community spread

School records are spread across 28 listed communities. Concord has the most listed schools, with 7 records.

Grade-level mix

Primary schools are the largest listed grade-level group, with 33 schools. Filter the table by level before comparing enrollment or district context.

Choice-program flags

NCES flags 4 schools as charter, magnet, or virtual in this county file: 4 charter. Confirm eligibility and enrollment rules with the relevant district.

Filter before comparing

Search by school or district name, then narrow by grade level or program flag so the table matches the student stage you are researching.

Open profiles where available

1 school in this county currently have generated profile pages. Listed-only schools still remain in the NCES directory table.

Verify assignment locally

County directories do not determine attendance zones, transfer eligibility, magnet admission, charter lotteries, or program placement.

School Overview

Total Schools

55

in Merrimack County

Reported Enrollment

17,493

55 schools reporting

School Districts

20

districts

Charter Schools

4

7% of total

School Level Breakdown

Elementary33
Middle11
High10
Other1

20 School Districts in Merrimack County

Concord School District

7 schools
4,025 students

Merrimack Valley School District

7 schools
2,226 students

Kearsarge Regional School District

7 schools
1,728 students

Bow School District

3 schools
1,663 students

Pembroke School District

3 schools
1,431 students

Winnisquam Regional School District

5 schools
1,296 students

Hooksett School District

3 schools
1,251 students

Franklin School District

3 schools
935 students

Hopkinton School District

4 schools
935 students

Pittsfield School District

3 schools
517 students

55 Public Schools in Merrimack County

Sorted by reported enrollment. Dedicated profile pages are available for 1 high-enrollment school; every NCES public school remains listed here.

NCES 2022-23 public school data and FY 2022 school-finance data

Level

Showing 20 of 55 matching schools

Concord High School

Concord School District

Concord, 03301 / Town: Fringe

Profile9–12High1,467 students

Rundlett Middle School

Concord School District

Concord, 03301 / Town: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle826 students

Merrimack Valley High School

Merrimack Valley School District

Penacook, 03303 / Town: Fringe

Listed only9–12High784 students

Pembroke Academy

Pembroke School District

Pembroke, 03275 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only9–12High783 students

Bow High School

Bow School District

Bow, 03304 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only9–12High604 students

Bow Elementary School

Bow School District

Bow, 03304 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–4Primary533 students

Bow Memorial School

Bow School District

Bow, 03304 / Town: Fringe

Listed only5–8Middle526 students

Kearsarge Regional High School

Kearsarge Regional School District

North Sutton, 03260 / Rural: Distant

Listed only9–UGHigh508 students

Merrimack Valley Middle School

Merrimack Valley School District

Penacook, 03303 / Town: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle472 students

David R. Cawley Middle School

Hooksett School District

Hooksett, 03106 / Rural: Fringe

Listed only6–8Middle429 students

Fred C. Underhill School

Hooksett School District

Hooksett, 03106 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed onlyPK–2Primary428 students

Kearsarge Regional Middle School

Kearsarge Regional School District

North Sutton, 03260 / Rural: Remote

Listed only6–8Middle410 students

Henniker Community School

Henniker School District

Henniker, 03242 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyPK–8Primary400 students

Hooksett Memorial School

Hooksett School District

Hooksett, 03106 / Suburb: Midsize

Listed only3–5Primary394 students

Epsom Central School

Epsom School District

Epsom, 03234 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–8Primary392 students

Franklin Middle School

Franklin School District

Franklin, 03235 / Town: Distant

Listed only4–8Middle378 students

Beaver Meadow School

Concord School District

Concord, 03301 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–5Primary365 students

Christa McAuliffe School

Concord School District

Concord, 03301 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyKG–5Primary363 students

Mill Brook School

Concord School District

Concord, 03301 / Town: Fringe

Listed onlyPK–2Primary354 students

Kearsarge Reg. Elem. School at New London

Kearsarge Regional School District

New London, 03257 / Rural: Distant

Listed onlyKG–5Primary353 students

Merrimack County school directory FAQ

Does this list show which Merrimack County school serves my address?

No. This is a county-level NCES directory for public school records in New Hampshire. Attendance zones, transfer policies, magnet eligibility, charter lotteries, and program placement must be verified with the local district or school.

What is included in the Merrimack County public school directory?

The directory lists 55 public schools from NCES records, including school name, district, grade range, type flags, and enrollment where reported.

Does this page rank the best schools in Merrimack County?

No. This page is a public school directory, not a ranking or recommendation. Use it to find records, compare similar school types, and identify district sources to verify locally.

Are private schools included in this Merrimack County list?

No. SchoolsByCounty uses NCES public school records for this directory. Private schools, homeschool programs, and some local program options are outside this public-school listing.

Why do some Merrimack County schools have profiles while others are listed only?

SchoolsByCounty generates profile pages for a high-enrollment subset of school records. 1 school in this county currently have profile links, while every listed school remains available in the directory table.

How should I compare school districts in Merrimack County?

Start with the 20 district entries, then compare schools with similar grade ranges. County-level lists can include district slices, so use district websites to confirm boundaries and program rules.

What do charter or virtual flags mean in this Merrimack County directory?

Charter and virtual flags come from NCES school records. They identify school record types, not admission eligibility, transfer availability, or program quality. Confirm application rules and current program status with the district or school.

← Back to Merrimack County Education OverviewCounty school score: 62/100

Data Sources

Education data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data and School District Finance Survey. School scores are derived composite metrics based on available NCES graduation-rate and school-finance signals.

Data is informational only. Coverage varies by county and reporting year. Not for use as the sole basis for educational decisions.