Matthew Thornton Elementary School vs McDonough School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matthew Thornton Elementary School
Londonderry · Public elementary · Grades 1–5
537 students
McDonough School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
534 students
| Measure | Matthew Thornton Elementary School Londonderry, New Hampshire | McDonough School Manchester, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #118 of 254 | #240 of 254 |
| National rank | #8865 of 50,301 | #32413 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 1–5 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 537 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 537 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.7% | 65.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 29% |
| city | Londonderry | Manchester |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matthew Thornton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 39.3).
- •Matthew Thornton Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 29%).
- •Matthew Thornton Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 38%).
- •Matthew Thornton Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.7% vs 65.2%).
- •McDonough School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.7).
- •Matthew Thornton Elementary School is the larger school with 537 students compared with 534.
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 Matthew Thornton Elementary School better than McDonough School?
On the Success Index (US), Matthew Thornton Elementary School ranks higher (73.6 vs 39.3 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 Matthew Thornton Elementary School and McDonough School?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Londonderry and Manchester in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matthew Thornton Elementary School: 537. McDonough School: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matthew Thornton Elementary School and McDonough School rank in New Hampshire?
Matthew Thornton Elementary School is 118th of 254 and McDonough School is 240th of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).