Hopkinton High School vs Merrimack Valley High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Hampshire, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hopkinton High School
Contoocook · Public high · Grades 9–12
284 students
Merrimack Valley High School
Penacook · Public high · Grades 9–12
744 students
| Measure | Hopkinton High School Contoocook, New Hampshire | Merrimack Valley High School Penacook, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 89 | #50 of 89 |
| National rank | #655 of 16,910 | #5018 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 284 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 284 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 37% |
| city | Contoocook | Penacook |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hopkinton High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.8 vs 63.1).
- •Hopkinton High School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Hopkinton High School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Hopkinton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7% vs 24.1%).
- •Hopkinton High School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.0).
- •Merrimack Valley High School is the larger school with 744 students compared with 284.
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 Hopkinton High School better than Merrimack Valley High School?
On the Success Index (US), Hopkinton High School ranks higher (84.8 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 Hopkinton High School and Merrimack Valley High School?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Contoocook and Penacook in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hopkinton High School: 284. Merrimack Valley High School: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hopkinton High School and Merrimack Valley High School rank in New Hampshire?
Hopkinton High School is 6th of 89 and Merrimack Valley High School is 50th of 89 among high schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).