Gilbert H. Hood Middle School vs Matthew Thornton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 5.1 km 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
Matthew Thornton Elementary School
Londonderry · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
537 students
| Measure | Gilbert H. Hood Middle School Derry, New Hampshire | Matthew Thornton Elementary School Londonderry, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #66 of 93 | #118 of 254 |
| National rank | #6215 of 15,369 | #8865 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 696 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 48% |
| city | Derry | Londonderry |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matthew Thornton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 56.6).
- •Matthew Thornton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 34%).
- •Matthew Thornton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 47%).
- •Matthew Thornton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 24.6%).
- •Matthew Thornton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.9).
- •Gilbert H. Hood Middle School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 537.
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 Matthew Thornton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Matthew Thornton Elementary School ranks higher (73.6 vs 56.6 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 Matthew Thornton Elementary School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Derry and Londonderry in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School: 696. Matthew Thornton Elementary School: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilbert H. Hood Middle School and Matthew Thornton Elementary School rank in New Hampshire?
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School is 66th of 93 and Matthew Thornton Elementary School is 118th of 254 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).