Bakersville School vs Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 57 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bakersville School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
329 students
Mary C. Dondero Elementary School
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
328 students
| Measure | Bakersville School Manchester, New Hampshire | Mary C. Dondero Elementary School Portsmouth, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #249 of 254 | #11 of 254 |
| National rank | #37259 of 50,301 | #322 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 329 | 328 |
| Enrollment | 329 | 328 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.3% | 13.7% |
| Students per teacher | 9.1 | 9.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 77% |
| city | Manchester | Portsmouth |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mary C. Dondero Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (92.7 vs 31.9).
- •Mary C. Dondero Elementary School does better on math proficiency (77% vs 22%).
- •Mary C. Dondero Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 22%).
- •Mary C. Dondero Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 62.3%).
- •Bakersville School does better on students per teacher (9.1 vs 9.4).
- •Bakersville School is the larger school with 329 students compared with 328.
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 Bakersville School better than Mary C. Dondero Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Mary C. Dondero Elementary School ranks higher (92.7 vs 31.9 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 Bakersville School and Mary C. Dondero Elementary School?
About 57 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Portsmouth in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bakersville School: 329. Mary C. Dondero Elementary School: 328. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bakersville School and Mary C. Dondero Elementary School rank in New Hampshire?
Bakersville School is 249th of 254 and Mary C. Dondero Elementary School is 11th of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).