Alton Central School (Elem) vs New Durham Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 5.4 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
New Durham Elementary School
New Durham · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
144 students
| Measure | Alton Central School (Elem) Alton, New Hampshire | New Durham Elementary School New Durham, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #192 of 254 | #165 of 254 |
| National rank | #20175 of 50,301 | #15390 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 407 | 144 |
| Enrollment | 407 | 144 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15% | 23.6% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 9.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| city | Alton | New Durham |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Durham Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.1 vs 57.1).
- •New Durham Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •New Durham Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 42%).
- •Alton Central School (Elem) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15% vs 23.6%).
- •New Durham Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 9.5).
- •Alton Central School (Elem) is the larger school with 407 students compared with 144.
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 New Durham Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), New Durham Elementary School ranks higher (64.1 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 New Durham Elementary School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Alton and New Durham in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Alton Central School (Elem): 407. New Durham Elementary School: 144. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Alton Central School (Elem) and New Durham Elementary School rank in New Hampshire?
Alton Central School (Elem) is 192nd of 254 and New Durham Elementary School is 165th of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).