Christa McAuliffe School vs Sunset Heights School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 53 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Christa McAuliffe School
Concord · Public elementary · Grades K–5
357 students
Sunset Heights School
Nashua · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students
| Measure | Christa McAuliffe School Concord, New Hampshire | Sunset Heights School Nashua, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 254 | #175 of 254 |
| National rank | #8764 of 50,301 | #17388 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 357 | 356 |
| Enrollment | 357 | 356 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 35.9% | 41.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 51% |
| city | Concord | Nashua |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Christa McAuliffe School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 61.2).
- •Christa McAuliffe School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 51%).
- •Christa McAuliffe School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 48%).
- •Christa McAuliffe School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.9% vs 41.9%).
- •Sunset Heights School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.2).
- •Christa McAuliffe School is the larger school with 357 students compared with 356.
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 Christa McAuliffe School better than Sunset Heights School?
On the Success Index (US), Christa McAuliffe School ranks higher (73.7 vs 61.2 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 Christa McAuliffe School and Sunset Heights School?
About 53 km in a straight line, between Concord and Nashua in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Christa McAuliffe School: 357. Sunset Heights School: 356. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Christa McAuliffe School and Sunset Heights School rank in New Hampshire?
Christa McAuliffe School is 116th of 254 and Sunset Heights School is 175th of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).