Gilford Middle School vs Laconia Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Hampshire, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gilford Middle School
Gilford · Public middle · Grades 5–8
277 students
Laconia Middle School
Laconia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
414 students
| Measure | Gilford Middle School Gilford, New Hampshire | Laconia Middle School Laconia, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #14 of 93 | #82 of 93 |
| National rank | #501 of 15,369 | #8985 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 277 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 277 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.9% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 29% |
| city | Gilford | Laconia |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gilford Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.6 vs 43.8).
- •Gilford Middle School does better on math proficiency (66% vs 29%).
- •Gilford Middle School does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 34%).
- •Gilford Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 43%).
- •Gilford Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.2).
- •Laconia Middle School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 277.
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 Gilford Middle School better than Laconia Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gilford Middle School ranks higher (87.6 vs 43.8 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 Gilford Middle School and Laconia Middle School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Gilford and Laconia in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gilford Middle School: 277. Laconia Middle School: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gilford Middle School and Laconia Middle School rank in New Hampshire?
Gilford Middle School is 14th of 93 and Laconia Middle School is 82nd of 93 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).