Lebanon Middle School vs Merrimack Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Hampshire, United States, 65 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lebanon Middle School
Lebanon · Public middle · Grades 5–8
464 students
Merrimack Valley Middle School
Penacook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
466 students
| Measure | Lebanon Middle School Lebanon, New Hampshire | Merrimack Valley Middle School Penacook, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #25 of 93 | #61 of 93 |
| National rank | #1600 of 15,369 | #5620 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 464 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 464 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.2% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 38% |
| city | Lebanon | Penacook |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lebanon Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.3 vs 59.4).
- •Lebanon Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 38%).
- •Lebanon Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 46%).
- •Lebanon Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.2% vs 32.2%).
- •Lebanon Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 10.4).
- •Merrimack Valley Middle School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 464.
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 Lebanon Middle School better than Merrimack Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Lebanon Middle School ranks higher (79.3 vs 59.4 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 Lebanon Middle School and Merrimack Valley Middle School?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Lebanon and Penacook in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lebanon Middle School: 464. Merrimack Valley Middle School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lebanon Middle School and Merrimack Valley Middle School rank in New Hampshire?
Lebanon Middle School is 25th of 93 and Merrimack Valley Middle School is 61st of 93 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).