Merrimack Valley High School vs Pembroke Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Hampshire, United States, 18 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Merrimack Valley High School
Penacook · Public high · Grades 9–12
744 students
Pembroke Academy
Pembroke · Public high · Grades 9–12
744 students
| Measure | Merrimack Valley High School Penacook, New Hampshire | Pembroke Academy Pembroke, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #50 of 89 | #56 of 89 |
| National rank | #5018 of 16,910 | #5957 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 744 | 744 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 744 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 24.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Penacook | Pembroke |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merrimack Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 59.4).
- •Merrimack Valley High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •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 24.7%).
- •Pembroke Academy does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.0).
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 Merrimack Valley High School better than Pembroke Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Merrimack Valley High School ranks higher (63.1 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 Merrimack Valley High School and Pembroke Academy?
About 18 km in a straight line, between Penacook and Pembroke in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merrimack Valley High School: 744. Pembroke Academy: 744. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merrimack Valley High School and Pembroke Academy rank in New Hampshire?
Merrimack Valley High School is 50th of 89 and Pembroke Academy is 56th of 89 among high schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).