Academy for Science and Design Charter (M) vs Thorntons Ferry School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for Science and Design Charter (M)
Nashua · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
408 students
Thorntons Ferry School
Merrimack · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
504 students
| Measure | Academy for Science and Design Charter (M) Nashua, New Hampshire | Thorntons Ferry School Merrimack, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 90 Top 5% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #7 of 93 | #72 of 254 |
| National rank | #276 of 15,369 | #5578 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 408 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 1.7% | 12.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 67% |
| city | Nashua | Merrimack |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy for Science and Design Charter (M) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (90.2 vs 79.0).
- •Academy for Science and Design Charter (M) does better on math proficiency (86% vs 67%).
- •Academy for Science and Design Charter (M) does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 57%).
- •Academy for Science and Design Charter (M) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (1.7% vs 12.3%).
- •Thorntons Ferry School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.7).
- •Thorntons Ferry School is the larger school with 504 students compared with 408.
- •Academy for Science and Design Charter (M) is a charter school while Thorntons Ferry School is a public 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 Academy for Science and Design Charter (M) better than Thorntons Ferry School?
On the Success Index (US), Academy for Science and Design Charter (M) ranks higher (90.2 vs 79.0 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 Academy for Science and Design Charter (M) and Thorntons Ferry School?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Nashua and Merrimack in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for Science and Design Charter (M): 408. Thorntons Ferry School: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for Science and Design Charter (M) and Thorntons Ferry School rank in New Hampshire?
Academy for Science and Design Charter (M) is 7th of 93 and Thorntons Ferry School is 72nd of 254 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).