Boscawen Elementary School vs Merrimack Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Boscawen Elementary School
Boscawen · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
240 students
Merrimack Valley High School
Penacook · Public high · Grades 9–12
744 students
| Measure | Boscawen Elementary School Boscawen, New Hampshire | Merrimack Valley High School Penacook, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #94 of 254 | #50 of 89 |
| National rank | #7104 of 50,301 | #5018 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 240 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 240 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.1% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| city | Boscawen | Penacook |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Boscawen Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 63.1).
- •Boscawen Elementary School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Merrimack Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Merrimack Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 27.1%).
- •Boscawen Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.0).
- •Merrimack Valley High School is the larger school with 744 students compared with 240.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Boscawen Elementary School better than Merrimack Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Boscawen Elementary School ranks higher (76.3 vs 63.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Boscawen Elementary School and Merrimack Valley High School?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Boscawen and Penacook in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Boscawen Elementary School: 240. Merrimack Valley High School: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Boscawen Elementary School and Merrimack Valley High School rank in New Hampshire?
Boscawen Elementary School is 94th of 254 and Merrimack Valley High School is 50th of 89 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).