Paul A. Smith School vs Salisbury Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 9.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Paul A. Smith School
Franklin · Public elementary · Grades PK–3
261 students
Salisbury Elementary School
Salisbury · Public elementary · Grades K–5
64 students
| Measure | Paul A. Smith School Franklin, New Hampshire | Salisbury Elementary School Salisbury, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #244 of 254 | #160 of 254 |
| National rank | #34265 of 50,301 | #14290 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–3 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 261 | 64 |
| Enrollment | 261 | 64 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.9% | 31.3% |
| Students per teacher | 7.9 | 8.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 54.5% |
| city | Franklin | Salisbury |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salisbury Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 36.6).
- •Salisbury Elementary School does better on math proficiency (54.5% vs 27%).
- •Salisbury Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 27%).
- •Salisbury Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.3% vs 55.9%).
- •Paul A. Smith School does better on students per teacher (7.9 vs 8.0).
- •Paul A. Smith School is the larger school with 261 students compared with 64.
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 Paul A. Smith School better than Salisbury Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Salisbury Elementary School ranks higher (65.8 vs 36.6 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 Paul A. Smith School and Salisbury Elementary School?
About 9.0 km in a straight line, between Franklin and Salisbury in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Paul A. Smith School: 261. Salisbury Elementary School: 64. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Paul A. Smith School and Salisbury Elementary School rank in New Hampshire?
Paul A. Smith School is 244th of 254 and Salisbury Elementary School is 160th of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).