Memorial School vs Parker-Varney School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Memorial School
Bedford · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
439 students
Parker-Varney School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
406 students
| Measure | Memorial School Bedford, New Hampshire | Parker-Varney School Manchester, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 254 | #242 of 254 |
| National rank | #918 of 50,301 | #33610 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 439 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.6% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 27% |
| city | Bedford | Manchester |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Memorial School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (89.4 vs 37.6).
- •Memorial School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 27%).
- •Memorial School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 33%).
- •Memorial School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.6% vs 53%).
- •Parker-Varney School does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.7).
- •Memorial School is the larger school with 439 students compared with 406.
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 Memorial School better than Parker-Varney School?
On the Success Index (US), Memorial School ranks higher (89.4 vs 37.6 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 Memorial School and Parker-Varney School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Manchester in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial School: 439. Parker-Varney School: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial School and Parker-Varney School rank in New Hampshire?
Memorial School is 18th of 254 and Parker-Varney School is 242nd of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).