Indian River School vs Somersworth Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Hampshire, United States, 108 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Indian River School
Canaan · Public middle · Grades 5–8
292 students
Somersworth Middle School
Somersworth · Public middle · Grades 6–8
286 students
| Measure | Indian River School Canaan, New Hampshire | Somersworth Middle School Somersworth, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #57 of 93 | #71 of 93 |
| National rank | #5179 of 15,369 | #7223 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 292 | 286 |
| Enrollment | 292 | 286 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 9.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 33% |
| city | Canaan | Somersworth |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian River School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 51.9).
- •Indian River School does better on math proficiency (38% vs 33%).
- •Indian River School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 41%).
- •Indian River School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24% vs 38.5%).
- •Somersworth Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.9 vs 11.7).
- •Indian River School is the larger school with 292 students compared with 286.
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 Indian River School better than Somersworth Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Indian River School ranks higher (61.3 vs 51.9 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 Indian River School and Somersworth Middle School?
About 108 km in a straight line, between Canaan and Somersworth in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Indian River School: 292. Somersworth Middle School: 286. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Indian River School and Somersworth Middle School rank in New Hampshire?
Indian River School is 57th of 93 and Somersworth Middle School is 71st of 93 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).