Fairgrounds Middle School vs Ledge Street School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairgrounds Middle School
Nashua · Public middle · Grades 6–8
585 students
Ledge Street School
Nashua · Public elementary · Grades K–5
454 students
| Measure | Fairgrounds Middle School Nashua, New Hampshire | Ledge Street School Nashua, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 93 | #251 of 254 |
| National rank | #8608 of 15,369 | #37740 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 585 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 72.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 23% |
| city | Nashua | Nashua |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairgrounds Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.5 vs 31.2).
- •Fairgrounds Middle School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 23%).
- •Fairgrounds Middle School does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 31%).
- •Fairgrounds Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.2% vs 72.9%).
- •Ledge Street School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.2).
- •Fairgrounds Middle School is the larger school with 585 students compared with 454.
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 Fairgrounds Middle School better than Ledge Street School?
On the Success Index (US), Fairgrounds Middle School ranks higher (45.5 vs 31.2 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 Fairgrounds Middle School and Ledge Street School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Nashua and Nashua in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairgrounds Middle School: 585. Ledge Street School: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairgrounds Middle School and Ledge Street School rank in New Hampshire?
Fairgrounds Middle School is 78th of 93 and Ledge Street School is 251st of 254 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).