Canterbury Elementary School vs Merrimack Valley Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 7.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Canterbury Elementary School
Canterbury · Public elementary · Grades K–5
90 students
Merrimack Valley Middle School
Penacook · Public middle · Grades 6–8
466 students
| Measure | Canterbury Elementary School Canterbury, New Hampshire | Merrimack Valley Middle School Penacook, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #44 of 254 | #61 of 93 |
| National rank | #3123 of 50,301 | #5620 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 90 | 466 |
| Enrollment | 90 | 466 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.9% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74.5% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 64.5% | 38% |
| city | Canterbury | Penacook |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Canterbury Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.5 vs 59.4).
- •Canterbury Elementary School does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 38%).
- •Canterbury Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 46%).
- •Canterbury Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.9% vs 32.2%).
- •Canterbury Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 10.4).
- •Merrimack Valley Middle School is the larger school with 466 students compared with 90.
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 Canterbury Elementary School better than Merrimack Valley Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Canterbury Elementary School ranks higher (83.5 vs 59.4 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 Canterbury Elementary School and Merrimack Valley Middle School?
About 7.0 km in a straight line, between Canterbury and Penacook in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Canterbury Elementary School: 90. Merrimack Valley Middle School: 466. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Canterbury Elementary School and Merrimack Valley Middle School rank in New Hampshire?
Canterbury Elementary School is 44th of 254 and Merrimack Valley Middle School is 61st of 93 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).