Gate City Charter School for the Arts vs Griffin Memorial School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gate City Charter School for the Arts
Merrimack · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
160 students
Griffin Memorial School
Litchfield · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
428 students
| Measure | Gate City Charter School for the Arts Merrimack, New Hampshire | Griffin Memorial School Litchfield, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #201 of 254 | #26 of 254 |
| National rank | #22770 of 50,301 | #1668 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 160 | 428 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 428 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 14.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 72% |
| city | Merrimack | Litchfield |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Griffin Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 53.4).
- •Griffin Memorial School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 32%).
- •Griffin Memorial School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Griffin Memorial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.3% vs 30.6%).
- •Griffin Memorial School does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 16.0).
- •Griffin Memorial School is the larger school with 428 students compared with 160.
- •Gate City Charter School for the Arts is a charter school while Griffin Memorial School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Gate City Charter School for the Arts better than Griffin Memorial School?
On the Success Index (US), Griffin Memorial School ranks higher (86.9 vs 53.4 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 Gate City Charter School for the Arts and Griffin Memorial School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Merrimack and Litchfield in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gate City Charter School for the Arts: 160. Griffin Memorial School: 428. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gate City Charter School for the Arts and Griffin Memorial School rank in New Hampshire?
Gate City Charter School for the Arts is 201st of 254 and Griffin Memorial School is 26th of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).