Bow Elementary School vs Heron Pond Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 38 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bow Elementary School
Bow · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
542 students
Heron Pond Elementary School
Milford · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
552 students
| Measure | Bow Elementary School Bow, New Hampshire | Heron Pond Elementary School Milford, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #74 of 254 | #128 of 254 |
| National rank | #5939 of 50,301 | #9862 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 542 | 552 |
| Enrollment | 542 | 552 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.2% | 22.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 59% |
| city | Bow | Milford |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bow Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.3 vs 72.1).
- •Bow Elementary School does better on math proficiency (65% vs 59%).
- •Bow Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 53%).
- •Bow Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.2% vs 22.5%).
- •Heron Pond Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 15.9).
- •Heron Pond Elementary School is the larger school with 552 students compared with 542.
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 Bow Elementary School better than Heron Pond Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Bow Elementary School ranks higher (78.3 vs 72.1 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 Bow Elementary School and Heron Pond Elementary School?
About 38 km in a straight line, between Bow and Milford in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bow Elementary School: 542. Heron Pond Elementary School: 552. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bow Elementary School and Heron Pond Elementary School rank in New Hampshire?
Bow Elementary School is 74th of 254 and Heron Pond Elementary School is 128th of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).