How do these districts compare?
| Metric | Merrimack Valley School District | Oyster River Coop School District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Penacook, New Hampshire | Durham, New Hampshire |
| Total Enrollment | 2,242 | 2,146 |
| Number of Schools | 7 | 5 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 10.6:1 | 12.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | Merrimack Valley School District | Oyster River Coop School District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,273 | $22,976 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.4% | 4.5% |
| State Revenue | 31.6% | 19.9% |
| Local Revenue | 57.9% | 75.6% |
Merrimack Valley School District
Federal State Local
Oyster River Coop School District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | Merrimack Valley School District | Oyster River Coop School District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 89.9% | 84.3% |
| African American | 1.9% | 0.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3.1% | 5.3% |
| Asian | 1.5% | 4.9% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.7% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 3.6% | 4.1% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 22.6% | 6.5% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | Merrimack Valley School District | Oyster River Coop School District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 4 | 9 |
| Schools with AP | 1 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 172:1 | 238.5:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 19.3% | 13.0% |
School Types
Merrimack Valley School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 2
Oyster River Coop School District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 1
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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.