Concord High School vs Merrimack Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Hampshire, United States, 8.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Concord High School
Concord · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,394 students
Merrimack Valley High School
Penacook · Public high · Grades 9–12
744 students
| Measure | Concord High School Concord, New Hampshire | Merrimack Valley High School Penacook, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #52 of 89 | #50 of 89 |
| National rank | #5214 of 16,910 | #5018 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,394 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 1,394 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| city | Concord | Penacook |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (62.2 vs 63.1).
- •Concord High School does better on math proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Merrimack Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 58%).
- •Merrimack Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 30.6%).
- •Concord High School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.0).
- •Concord High School is the larger school with 1,394 students compared with 744.
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 Concord High School better than Merrimack Valley High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Concord High School and Merrimack Valley High School?
About 8.8 km in a straight line, between Concord and Penacook in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Concord High School: 1,394. Merrimack Valley High School: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Concord High School and Merrimack Valley High School rank in New Hampshire?
Concord High School is 52nd of 89 and Merrimack Valley High School is 50th of 89 among high schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).