How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Merrimack School District | Salem School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Merrimack, New Hampshire | Salem, New Hampshire |
| Total Enrollment | 3,570 | 3,611 |
| Number of Schools | 6 | 8 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 12:1 | 13.8:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Merrimack School District | Salem School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $21,779 | $19,887 |
| Federal Revenue | 5.7% | 5.9% |
| State Revenue | 22.9% | 30.4% |
| Local Revenue | 71.4% | 63.7% |
Merrimack School District
Federal State Local
Salem School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Merrimack School District | Salem School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 85.4% | 77.6% |
| African American | 1.3% | 1.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4.7% | 11.9% |
| Asian | 2.0% | 3.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Multiracial | 6.2% | 5.6% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 8.8% | 13.6% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Merrimack School District | Salem School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 13 | 16 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 354.3:1 | 282.7:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 13.8% | 16.4% |
School Types
Merrimack School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Salem School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 3
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.