Merrimack Valley High School vs Synergy Academy Chartered Public School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Hampshire, United States, 6.2 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
Synergy Academy Chartered Public School
Concord · Charter high · Grades 9–12
21 students
| Measure | Merrimack Valley High School Penacook, New Hampshire | Synergy Academy Chartered Public School Concord, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #50 of 89 | – |
| National rank | #5018 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 744 | 21 |
| Enrollment | 744 | 21 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 23.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | – |
| Math proficiency | 37% | – |
| city | Penacook | Concord |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Synergy Academy Chartered Public School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 63.1).
- •Synergy Academy Chartered Public School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.8% vs 24.1%).
- •Synergy Academy Chartered Public 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 21.
- •Merrimack Valley High School is a public school while Synergy Academy Chartered Public School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Synergy Academy Chartered Public School?
On the Success Index (US), Synergy Academy Chartered Public School ranks higher (75.5 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 Merrimack Valley High School and Synergy Academy Chartered Public School?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Penacook and Concord in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Merrimack Valley High School: 744. Synergy Academy Chartered Public School: 21. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Merrimack Valley High School and Synergy Academy Chartered Public School rank in New Hampshire?
Merrimack Valley High School is 50th of 89 and Synergy Academy Chartered Public School is unranked among high schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).