Hollis-Brookline High School vs Merrimack Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Hampshire, United States, 60 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hollis-Brookline High School
Hollis · Public high · Grades 9–12
745 students
Merrimack Valley High School
Penacook · Public high · Grades 9–12
744 students
| Measure | Hollis-Brookline High School Hollis, New Hampshire | Merrimack Valley High School Penacook, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #3 of 89 | #50 of 89 |
| National rank | #340 of 16,910 | #5018 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 745 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 745 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.3% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| city | Hollis | Penacook |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hollis-Brookline High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 63.1).
- •Hollis-Brookline High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Hollis-Brookline High School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Hollis-Brookline High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.3% vs 24.1%).
- •Hollis-Brookline High School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 14.0).
- •Hollis-Brookline High School is the larger school with 745 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 Hollis-Brookline High School better than Merrimack Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hollis-Brookline High School ranks higher (88.4 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 Hollis-Brookline High School and Merrimack Valley High School?
About 60 km in a straight line, between Hollis and Penacook in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hollis-Brookline High School: 745. Merrimack Valley High School: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hollis-Brookline High School and Merrimack Valley High School rank in New Hampshire?
Hollis-Brookline High School is 3rd of 89 and Merrimack Valley High School is 50th of 89 among high schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).