Main Dunstable School vs New Searles School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Main Dunstable School
Nashua · Public elementary · Grades K–5
359 students
New Searles School
Nashua · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
256 students
| Measure | Main Dunstable School Nashua, New Hampshire | New Searles School Nashua, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #50 of 254 | #80 of 254 |
| National rank | #3704 of 50,301 | #6204 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 359 | 256 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 256 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.2% | 23.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 10.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| city | Nashua | Nashua |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Main Dunstable School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.4 vs 77.9).
- •Main Dunstable School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Main Dunstable School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Main Dunstable School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.2% vs 23.4%).
- •New Searles School does better on students per teacher (10.7 vs 13.8).
- •Main Dunstable School is the larger school with 359 students compared with 256.
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 Main Dunstable School better than New Searles School?
On the Success Index (US), Main Dunstable School ranks higher (82.4 vs 77.9 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 Main Dunstable School and New Searles School?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Nashua and Nashua in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Main Dunstable School: 359. New Searles School: 256. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Main Dunstable School and New Searles School rank in New Hampshire?
Main Dunstable School is 50th of 254 and New Searles School is 80th of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).