Alton Central School (Elem) vs Barrington Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 33 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Alton Central School (Elem)
Alton · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
407 students
Barrington Elementary School
Barrington · Public elementary · Grades 1–4
405 students
| Measure | Alton Central School (Elem) Alton, New Hampshire | Barrington Elementary School Barrington, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #192 of 254 | #168 of 254 |
| National rank | #20175 of 50,301 | #16076 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 1–4 |
| Students | 407 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 12.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 52% |
| city | Alton | Barrington |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barrington Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 57.1).
- •Barrington Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34%).
- •Barrington Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Barrington Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.8% vs 15%).
- •Alton Central School (Elem) does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 16.2).
- •Alton Central School (Elem) is the larger school with 407 students compared with 405.
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 Alton Central School (Elem) better than Barrington Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Barrington Elementary School ranks higher (63.0 vs 57.1 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 Alton Central School (Elem) and Barrington Elementary School?
About 33 km in a straight line, between Alton and Barrington in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alton Central School (Elem): 407. Barrington Elementary School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alton Central School (Elem) and Barrington Elementary School rank in New Hampshire?
Alton Central School (Elem) is 192nd of 254 and Barrington Elementary School is 168th of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).