Merrimack Valley High School vs Penacook Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 553 m 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
Penacook Elementary School
Penacook · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students
| Measure | Merrimack Valley High School Penacook, New Hampshire | Penacook Elementary School Penacook, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #50 of 89 | #209 of 254 |
| National rank | #5018 of 16,910 | #23426 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 744 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 41.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 32% |
| city | Penacook | Penacook |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Merrimack Valley High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.1 vs 52.5).
- •Merrimack Valley High School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 32%).
- •Merrimack Valley High School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Merrimack Valley High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.1% vs 41.8%).
- •Penacook Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 14.0).
- •Merrimack Valley High School is the larger school with 744 students compared with 325.
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 Penacook Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Merrimack Valley High School ranks higher (63.1 vs 52.5 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 Penacook Elementary School?
About 553 m in a straight line, between Penacook and Penacook in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merrimack Valley High School: 744. Penacook Elementary School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merrimack Valley High School and Penacook Elementary School rank in New Hampshire?
Merrimack Valley High School is 50th of 89 and Penacook Elementary School is 209th of 254 among high schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).