Brian S. McCarthy Middle School vs Main Dunstable School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brian S. McCarthy Middle School
Nashua · Public middle · Grades 6–8
649 students
Main Dunstable School
Nashua · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
| Measure | Brian S. McCarthy Middle School Nashua, New Hampshire | Main Dunstable School Nashua, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #37 of 93 | #50 of 254 |
| National rank | #2829 of 15,369 | #3704 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 649 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.1% | 14.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 67% |
| Math proficiency | – | 72% |
| city | Nashua | Nashua |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Main Dunstable School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 72.5).
- •Main Dunstable School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.2% vs 44.1%).
- •Brian S. McCarthy Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 13.8).
- •Brian S. McCarthy Middle School is the larger school with 649 students compared with 359.
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 Brian S. McCarthy Middle School better than Main Dunstable School?
On the Success Index (US), Main Dunstable School ranks higher (82.4 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 Brian S. McCarthy Middle School and Main Dunstable School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Nashua and Nashua in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brian S. McCarthy Middle School: 649. Main Dunstable School: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brian S. McCarthy Middle School and Main Dunstable School rank in New Hampshire?
Brian S. McCarthy Middle School is 37th of 93 and Main Dunstable School is 50th of 254 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).