Chester Academy vs West Running Brook Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 9.3 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
West Running Brook Intermediate School
Derry · Public middle · Grades 5–6
639 students
| Measure | Chester Academy Chester, New Hampshire | West Running Brook Intermediate School Derry, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #161 of 254 | #24 of 93 |
| National rank | #14318 of 50,301 | #1167 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 508 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 508 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 6.1% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | – |
| Math proficiency | 44% | – |
| city | Chester | Derry |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Running Brook Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 65.7).
- •Chester Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.1% vs 26.8%).
- •Chester Academy does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.1).
- •West Running Brook Intermediate School is the larger school with 639 students compared with 508.
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 West Running Brook Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), West Running Brook Intermediate School ranks higher (82.1 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 West Running Brook Intermediate School?
About 9.3 km in a straight line, between Chester and Derry in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chester Academy: 508. West Running Brook Intermediate School: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chester Academy and West Running Brook Intermediate School rank in New Hampshire?
Chester Academy is 161st of 254 and West Running Brook Intermediate School is 24th of 93 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).