Gate City Charter School for the Arts vs Thorntons Ferry School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 3.2 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
Thorntons Ferry School
Merrimack · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
504 students
| Measure | Gate City Charter School for the Arts Merrimack, New Hampshire | Thorntons Ferry School Merrimack, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #201 of 254 | #72 of 254 |
| National rank | #22770 of 50,301 | #5578 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 160 | 504 |
| Enrollment | 160 | 504 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 12.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 67% |
| city | Merrimack | Merrimack |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thorntons Ferry School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 53.4).
- •Thorntons Ferry School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 32%).
- •Thorntons Ferry School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 30.6%).
- •Thorntons Ferry School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.0).
- •Thorntons Ferry School is the larger school with 504 students compared with 160.
- •Gate City Charter School for the Arts is a charter school while Thorntons Ferry 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 Thorntons Ferry School?
On the Success Index (US), Thorntons Ferry School ranks higher (79.0 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 Thorntons Ferry School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Merrimack and Merrimack in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gate City Charter School for the Arts: 160. Thorntons Ferry School: 504. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gate City Charter School for the Arts and Thorntons Ferry School rank in New Hampshire?
Gate City Charter School for the Arts is 201st of 254 and Thorntons Ferry School is 72nd of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).