Little Harbour School vs Penacook Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 71 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Little Harbour School
Portsmouth · Public elementary · Grades K–5
325 students
Penacook Elementary School
Penacook · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
325 students
| Measure | Little Harbour School Portsmouth, New Hampshire | Penacook Elementary School Penacook, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 94 Top 5% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 254 | #209 of 254 |
| National rank | #195 of 50,301 | #23426 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 325 | 325 |
| Enrollment | 325 | 325 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.3% | 41.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 10.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 32% |
| city | Portsmouth | Penacook |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Little Harbour School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.9 vs 52.5).
- •Little Harbour School does better on math proficiency (78% vs 32%).
- •Little Harbour School does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 47%).
- •Little Harbour School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.3% vs 41.8%).
- •Little Harbour School does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.5).
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 Little Harbour School better than Penacook Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Little Harbour School ranks higher (93.9 vs 52.5 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 Little Harbour School and Penacook Elementary School?
About 71 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Penacook in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Little Harbour School: 325. Penacook Elementary School: 325. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Little Harbour School and Penacook Elementary School rank in New Hampshire?
Little Harbour School is 6th of 254 and Penacook Elementary School is 209th of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).