Grinnell School vs Matthew Thornton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 4.9 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
Matthew Thornton Elementary School
Londonderry · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
537 students
| Measure | Grinnell School Derry, New Hampshire | Matthew Thornton Elementary School Londonderry, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #219 of 254 | #118 of 254 |
| National rank | #25565 of 50,301 | #8865 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 1–5 |
| Students | 338 | 537 |
| Enrollment | 338 | 537 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 12.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 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 49.4).
- •Matthew Thornton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 38%).
- •Matthew Thornton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 32%).
- •Matthew Thornton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 32%).
- •Grinnell School does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 11.7).
- •Matthew Thornton Elementary School is the larger school with 537 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 Grinnell School better than Matthew Thornton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Matthew Thornton Elementary School ranks higher (73.6 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 Grinnell School and Matthew Thornton Elementary School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Derry and Londonderry in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Grinnell School: 338. Matthew Thornton Elementary School: 537. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Grinnell School and Matthew Thornton Elementary School rank in New Hampshire?
Grinnell School is 219th of 254 and Matthew Thornton Elementary School is 118th of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).