Gilbert H. Hood Middle School vs Grinnell School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 254 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School
Derry · Public middle · Grades 7–8
696 students
Grinnell School
Derry · Public elementary · Grades K–4
338 students
| Measure | Gilbert H. Hood Middle School Derry, New Hampshire | Grinnell School Derry, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #66 of 93 | #219 of 254 |
| National rank | #6215 of 15,369 | #25565 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–4 |
| Students | 696 | 338 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 338 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 32% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 38% |
| city | Derry | Derry |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gilbert H. Hood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 49.4).
- •Grinnell School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 34%).
- •Gilbert H. Hood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Gilbert H. Hood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 32%).
- •Grinnell School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.9).
- •Gilbert H. Hood Middle School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 338.
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 Gilbert H. Hood Middle School better than Grinnell School?
On the Success Index (US), Gilbert H. Hood Middle School ranks higher (56.6 vs 49.4 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 Gilbert H. Hood Middle School and Grinnell School?
About 254 m in a straight line, between Derry and Derry in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School: 696. Grinnell School: 338. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilbert H. Hood Middle School and Grinnell School rank in New Hampshire?
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School is 66th of 93 and Grinnell School is 219th of 254 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).