Bowers School vs Manchester High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 873 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowers School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
376 students
Manchester High School
Manchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,703 students
| Measure | Bowers School Manchester, Connecticut | Manchester High School Manchester, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #418 of 596 | #120 of 180 |
| National rank | #26139 of 50,301 | #9210 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 376 | 1,703 |
| Enrollment | 376 | 1,703 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67% | 58.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 32% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowers School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 46.9).
- •Bowers School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 32%).
- •Manchester High School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Manchester High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.5% vs 67%).
- •Manchester High School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.1).
- •Manchester High School is the larger school with 1,703 students compared with 376.
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 Bowers School better than Manchester High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bowers School ranks higher (48.5 vs 46.9 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 Bowers School and Manchester High School?
About 873 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowers School: 376. Manchester High School: 1,703. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowers School and Manchester High School rank in Connecticut?
Bowers School is 418th of 596 and Manchester High School is 120th of 180 among elementary schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).