Brian S. McCarthy Middle School vs New Searles 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.
Brian S. McCarthy Middle School
Nashua · Public middle · Grades 6–8
649 students
New Searles School
Nashua · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
256 students
| Measure | Brian S. McCarthy Middle School Nashua, New Hampshire | New Searles School Nashua, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #37 of 93 | #80 of 254 |
| National rank | #2829 of 15,369 | #6204 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 649 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 649 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.1% | 23.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 57% |
| Math proficiency | – | 67% |
| city | Nashua | Nashua |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •New Searles School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.9 vs 72.5).
- •New Searles School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.4% vs 44.1%).
- •New Searles School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 11.2).
- •Brian S. McCarthy Middle School is the larger school with 649 students compared with 256.
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 New Searles School?
On the Success Index (US), New Searles School ranks higher (77.9 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 New Searles School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Nashua and Nashua in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brian S. McCarthy Middle School: 649. New Searles School: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brian S. McCarthy Middle School and New Searles School rank in New Hampshire?
Brian S. McCarthy Middle School is 37th of 93 and New Searles School is 80th of 254 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).