Fairgrounds Middle School vs Nashua High School South
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 2.0 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
Nashua High School South
Nashua · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,686 students
| Measure | Fairgrounds Middle School Nashua, New Hampshire | Nashua High School South Nashua, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #78 of 93 | #58 of 89 |
| National rank | #8608 of 15,369 | #6070 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 585 | 1,686 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 1,686 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.2% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 34% |
| city | Nashua | Nashua |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nashua High School South scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 45.5).
- •Nashua High School South does better on math proficiency (34% vs 29%).
- •Nashua High School South does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Nashua High School South does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.7% vs 42.2%).
- •Fairgrounds Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.8).
- •Nashua High School South is the larger school with 1,686 students compared with 585.
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 Nashua High School South?
On the Success Index (US), Nashua High School South ranks higher (59.0 vs 45.5 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 Nashua High School South?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Nashua and Nashua in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairgrounds Middle School: 585. Nashua High School South: 1,686. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairgrounds Middle School and Nashua High School South rank in New Hampshire?
Fairgrounds Middle School is 78th of 93 and Nashua High School South is 58th of 89 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).