Gate City Charter School for the Arts vs Pennichuck Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 2.2 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
Pennichuck Middle School
Nashua · Public middle · Grades 6–8
768 students
| Measure | Gate City Charter School for the Arts Merrimack, New Hampshire | Pennichuck Middle School Nashua, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #201 of 254 | #74 of 93 |
| National rank | #22770 of 50,301 | #7796 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 160 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 46.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 33% |
| city | Merrimack | Nashua |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gate City Charter School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.4 vs 49.3).
- •Pennichuck Middle School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Gate City Charter School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 43%).
- •Gate City Charter School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 46.6%).
- •Pennichuck Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.0).
- •Pennichuck Middle School is the larger school with 768 students compared with 160.
- •Gate City Charter School for the Arts is a charter school while Pennichuck Middle 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 Pennichuck Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gate City Charter School for the Arts ranks higher (53.4 vs 49.3 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 Pennichuck Middle School?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Merrimack and Nashua in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gate City Charter School for the Arts: 160. Pennichuck Middle School: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gate City Charter School for the Arts and Pennichuck Middle School rank in New Hampshire?
Gate City Charter School for the Arts is 201st of 254 and Pennichuck Middle School is 74th of 93 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).