McDonough School vs Smyth Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
McDonough School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
534 students
Smyth Road School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
344 students
| Measure | McDonough School Manchester, New Hampshire | Smyth Road School Manchester, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #240 of 254 | #204 of 254 |
| National rank | #32413 of 50,301 | #23134 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 534 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 534 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.2% | 36.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 37% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smyth Road School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 39.3).
- •Smyth Road School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 29%).
- •Smyth Road School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Smyth Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 65.2%).
- •Smyth Road School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.4).
- •McDonough School is the larger school with 534 students compared with 344.
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 McDonough School better than Smyth Road School?
On the Success Index (US), Smyth Road School ranks higher (52.9 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 McDonough School and Smyth Road School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
McDonough School: 534. Smyth Road School: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do McDonough School and Smyth Road School rank in New Hampshire?
McDonough School is 240th of 254 and Smyth Road School is 204th of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).