East Derry Memorial Elementary School vs Pinkerton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
East Derry Memorial Elementary School
Derry · Public elementary · Grades K–4
388 students
Pinkerton Academy
Derry · Public high · Grades 9–13
2,990 students
| Measure | East Derry Memorial Elementary School Derry, New Hampshire | Pinkerton Academy Derry, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #112 of 254 | #41 of 89 |
| National rank | #8379 of 50,301 | #3855 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 388 | 2,990 |
| Enrollment | 388 | 2,990 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.7% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 41% |
| city | Derry | Derry |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •East Derry Memorial Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.3 vs 67.9).
- •East Derry Memorial Elementary School does better on math proficiency (61% vs 41%).
- •Pinkerton Academy does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 53%).
- •Pinkerton Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 14.7%).
- •East Derry Memorial Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 13.9).
- •Pinkerton Academy is the larger school with 2,990 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 East Derry Memorial Elementary School better than Pinkerton Academy?
On the Success Index (US), East Derry Memorial Elementary School ranks higher (74.3 vs 67.9 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 East Derry Memorial Elementary School and Pinkerton Academy?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Derry and Derry in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
East Derry Memorial Elementary School: 388. Pinkerton Academy: 2,990. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do East Derry Memorial Elementary School and Pinkerton Academy rank in New Hampshire?
East Derry Memorial Elementary School is 112th of 254 and Pinkerton Academy is 41st of 89 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).