Grinnell School vs Highland-Goffes Falls School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 12 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Grinnell School
Derry · Public elementary · Grades K–4
338 students
Highland-Goffes Falls School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
336 students
| Measure | Grinnell School Derry, New Hampshire | Highland-Goffes Falls School Manchester, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 254 | #185 of 254 |
| National rank | #25565 of 50,301 | #18649 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 338 | 336 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 336 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 32.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 41% |
| city | Derry | Manchester |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland-Goffes Falls School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 49.4).
- •Highland-Goffes Falls School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 38%).
- •Highland-Goffes Falls School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 32%).
- •Grinnell School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 32.7%).
- •Highland-Goffes Falls School does better on students per teacher (11.2 vs 11.3).
- •Grinnell School is the larger school with 338 students compared with 336.
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 Grinnell School better than Highland-Goffes Falls School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland-Goffes Falls School ranks higher (59.3 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 Grinnell School and Highland-Goffes Falls School?
About 12 km in a straight line, between Derry and Manchester in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grinnell School: 338. Highland-Goffes Falls School: 336. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grinnell School and Highland-Goffes Falls School rank in New Hampshire?
Grinnell School is 219th of 254 and Highland-Goffes Falls School is 185th of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).