Gilbert H. Hood Middle School vs West Running Brook Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Hampshire, United States, 1.6 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
West Running Brook Intermediate School
Derry · Public middle · Grades 5–6
639 students
| Measure | Gilbert H. Hood Middle School Derry, New Hampshire | West Running Brook Intermediate School Derry, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #66 of 93 | #24 of 93 |
| National rank | #6215 of 15,369 | #1167 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 696 | 639 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 639 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.6% | 26.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 34% | – |
| city | Derry | Derry |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Running Brook Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 56.6).
- •Gilbert H. Hood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.6% vs 26.8%).
- •West Running Brook Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.9).
- •Gilbert H. Hood Middle School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 639.
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 West Running Brook Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), West Running Brook Intermediate School ranks higher (82.1 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 West Running Brook Intermediate School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Derry and Derry in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School: 696. West Running Brook Intermediate School: 639. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilbert H. Hood Middle School and West Running Brook Intermediate School rank in New Hampshire?
Gilbert H. Hood Middle School is 66th of 93 and West Running Brook Intermediate School is 24th of 93 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).