Richards Elementary School vs Sunapee Central School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in New Hampshire, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Richards Elementary School
Newport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
273 students
Sunapee Central School
Sunapee · Public elementary · Grades K–5
168 students
| Measure | Richards Elementary School Newport, New Hampshire | Sunapee Central School Sunapee, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #246 of 254 | #49 of 254 |
| National rank | #35116 of 50,301 | #3662 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 273 | 168 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 168 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 25.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 67% |
| city | Newport | Sunapee |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunapee Central School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.5 vs 35.3).
- •Sunapee Central School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 22%).
- •Sunapee Central School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 33%).
- •Sunapee Central School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 60.1%).
- •Sunapee Central School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 10.9).
- •Richards Elementary School is the larger school with 273 students compared with 168.
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 Richards Elementary School better than Sunapee Central School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunapee Central School ranks higher (82.5 vs 35.3 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 Richards Elementary School and Sunapee Central School?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Newport and Sunapee in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Richards Elementary School: 273. Sunapee Central School: 168. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Richards Elementary School and Sunapee Central School rank in New Hampshire?
Richards Elementary School is 246th of 254 and Sunapee Central School is 49th of 254 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).