Bicentennial Elementary School vs Brian S. McCarthy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bicentennial Elementary School
Nashua · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
481 students
Brian S. McCarthy Middle School
Nashua · Public middle · Grades 6–8
649 students
| Measure | Bicentennial Elementary School Nashua, New Hampshire | Brian S. McCarthy Middle School Nashua, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #47 of 254 | #37 of 93 |
| National rank | #3503 of 50,301 | #2829 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 481 | 649 |
| Enrollment | 481 | 649 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.8% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Nashua | Nashua |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bicentennial Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 72.5).
- •Bicentennial Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.8% vs 44.1%).
- •Brian S. McCarthy Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 12.7).
- •Brian S. McCarthy Middle School is the larger school with 649 students compared with 481.
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 Bicentennial Elementary School better than Brian S. McCarthy Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Bicentennial Elementary School ranks higher (82.7 vs 72.5 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 Bicentennial Elementary School and Brian S. McCarthy Middle School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Nashua and Nashua in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bicentennial Elementary School: 481. Brian S. McCarthy Middle School: 649. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bicentennial Elementary School and Brian S. McCarthy Middle School rank in New Hampshire?
Bicentennial Elementary School is 47th of 254 and Brian S. McCarthy Middle School is 37th of 93 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).