Memorial School vs Ross A. Lurgio Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 3.3 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
Ross A. Lurgio Middle School
Bedford · Public middle · Grades 7–8
646 students
| Measure | Memorial School Bedford, New Hampshire | Ross A. Lurgio Middle School Bedford, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 89 Top 5% | 93 Top 5% |
| State rank | #18 of 254 | #3 of 93 |
| National rank | #918 of 50,301 | #122 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 439 | 646 |
| Enrollment | 439 | 646 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 11.6% | 6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 92% | 77% |
| city | Bedford | Bedford |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ross A. Lurgio Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (93.1 vs 89.4).
- •Memorial School does better on math proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Memorial School does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 78%).
- •Ross A. Lurgio Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6% vs 11.6%).
- •Ross A. Lurgio Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 15.7).
- •Ross A. Lurgio Middle School is the larger school with 646 students compared with 439.
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 Ross A. Lurgio Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Ross A. Lurgio Middle School ranks higher (93.1 vs 89.4 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 Ross A. Lurgio Middle School?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Bedford in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Memorial School: 439. Ross A. Lurgio Middle School: 646. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Memorial School and Ross A. Lurgio Middle School rank in New Hampshire?
Memorial School is 18th of 254 and Ross A. Lurgio Middle School is 3rd of 93 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).