Ernest P. Barka Elementary School vs Pinkerton Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School
Derry · Public elementary · Grades K–4
485 students
Pinkerton Academy
Derry · Public high · Grades 9–13
2,990 students
| Measure | Ernest P. Barka Elementary School Derry, New Hampshire | Pinkerton Academy Derry, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #127 of 254 | #41 of 89 |
| National rank | #9711 of 50,301 | #3855 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 9–13 |
| Students | 485 | 2,990 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 2,990 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.5% | 11.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 41% |
| city | Derry | Derry |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ernest P. Barka Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.3 vs 67.9).
- •Ernest P. Barka Elementary School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 41%).
- •Pinkerton Academy does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Pinkerton Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.3% vs 23.5%).
- •Ernest P. Barka 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 485.
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 Ernest P. Barka Elementary School better than Pinkerton Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Ernest P. Barka Elementary School ranks higher (72.3 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 Ernest P. Barka Elementary School and Pinkerton Academy?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Derry and Derry in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School: 485. Pinkerton Academy: 2,990. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ernest P. Barka Elementary School and Pinkerton Academy rank in New Hampshire?
Ernest P. Barka Elementary School is 127th of 254 and Pinkerton Academy is 41st of 89 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).