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Merrimack School District

New Hampshire · Public School District
6
Schools
3,561
Students
$21,324
Per-Pupil Spend
+49% nat'l
7.3%
Free Lunch Rate
-45pp vs nat'l
89.0%
Graduation Rate
+2.5pp vs nat'l
District Overview

Merrimack School District is a public school district in New Hampshire serving 3,561 students across 6 schools. It includes 3 elementary, 2 middle, 1 high schools. Its graduation rate of 89.0% is near the national average of 86.5%. Per-pupil spending of $21,324 is above average for a US public school district. Only 7% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, suggesting a relatively low-poverty student body. Opportunity scores across its schools are moderate, with a district median of 47/100.

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All Schools (6)
Elementary Schools3 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
James Mastricola Elementary SchoolPK–04420
Reeds Ferry SchoolPK–04454
Thorntons Ferry SchoolPK–04541
Middle Schools2 schools
SchoolGradesStudents
James Mastricola Upper Elementary School05–06491
Merrimack Middle School07–08542
High School1 school
SchoolGradesStudents
Merrimack High School09–121,113
District Finances
Per-Pupil Expenditure$21,324+49% nat'l avg
National avg $14,347
Revenue Sources
23%
71%
State
22.9%
Local (property tax)
71.4%
Federal
5.7%

This district draws the majority of its budget from local property taxes (71%), typical of wealthier suburban districts.

Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey. District-level data.
District Snapshot
6
Schools
3,561
Students
7%
Free Lunch
$21K
Per-Pupil
Graduation Rate89.0%
Opportunity Score47/100
StateNew Hampshire →
School Rankings
Strengths & Considerations
High per-student investment
Spends $21,324 per pupil — 49% above the national average of $14,347.
Low economic disadvantage rate
Only 7% of students qualify for free lunch, well below the national rate of 52.2%.
Location
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Merrimack School District?
Merrimack School District has 6 public schools, serving a total of 3,561 students.
What is the graduation rate for Merrimack School District?
The graduation rate is 89.0%, which is above the national average of 86.5%.
How much does Merrimack School District spend per student?
Merrimack School District spends $21,324 per pupil — 49% above the national average of $14,347.
What percentage of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch in Merrimack School District?
7% of students in Merrimack School District qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, compared to the national rate of 52.2%.
Are there charter schools in Merrimack School District?
No, Merrimack School District does not currently include any charter schools.
What grade levels does Merrimack School District serve?
Merrimack School District serves grades PK through 12, covering elementary, middle, and high school levels.
What is the opportunity score for Merrimack School District?
The median opportunity score across schools in Merrimack School District is 47/100. The national median is 50/100. Opportunity scores reflect long-term economic mobility prospects for children who grow up in these communities.
About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.