Alton Central School (Elem) vs Gilmanton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 9.4 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
Gilmanton Elementary School
Gilmanton IW · Public elementary · Grades K–8
335 students
| Measure | Alton Central School (Elem) Alton, New Hampshire | Gilmanton Elementary School Gilmanton IW, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #192 of 254 | #22 of 254 |
| National rank | #20175 of 50,301 | #1544 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 407 | 335 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 335 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 19.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 70% |
| city | Alton | Gilmanton IW |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gilmanton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 57.1).
- •Gilmanton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (70% vs 34%).
- •Gilmanton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 42%).
- •Alton Central School (Elem) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 19.1%).
- •Alton Central School (Elem) does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.2).
- •Alton Central School (Elem) is the larger school with 407 students compared with 335.
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 Gilmanton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gilmanton Elementary School ranks higher (87.3 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 Gilmanton Elementary School?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Alton and Gilmanton IW in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alton Central School (Elem): 407. Gilmanton Elementary School: 335. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alton Central School (Elem) and Gilmanton Elementary School rank in New Hampshire?
Alton Central School (Elem) is 192nd of 254 and Gilmanton Elementary School is 22nd of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).