Chester Academy vs East Derry Memorial Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chester Academy
Chester · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
508 students
East Derry Memorial Elementary School
Derry · Public elementary · Grades K–4
388 students
| Measure | Chester Academy Chester, New Hampshire | East Derry Memorial Elementary School Derry, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #161 of 254 | #112 of 254 |
| National rank | #14318 of 50,301 | #8379 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 508 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.1% | 14.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 61% |
| city | Chester | Derry |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Derry Memorial Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 65.7).
- •East Derry Memorial Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 44%).
- •East Derry Memorial Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •Chester Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.1% vs 14.7%).
- •Chester Academy does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.1).
- •Chester Academy is the larger school with 508 students compared with 388.
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 Chester Academy better than East Derry Memorial Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), East Derry Memorial Elementary School ranks higher (74.3 vs 65.7 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 Chester Academy and East Derry Memorial Elementary School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Chester and Derry in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Academy: 508. East Derry Memorial Elementary School: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Academy and East Derry Memorial Elementary School rank in New Hampshire?
Chester Academy is 161st of 254 and East Derry Memorial Elementary School is 112th of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).