Great Path Academy at CT State Manchester vs Sunset Ridge Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Connecticut, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Great Path Academy at CT State Manchester
Manchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
336 students
Sunset Ridge Middle School
East Hartford · Public middle · Grades 6–8
334 students
| Measure | Great Path Academy at CT State Manchester Manchester, Connecticut | Sunset Ridge Middle School East Hartford, Connecticut |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #148 of 180 | #134 of 178 |
| National rank | #12788 of 16,910 | #7597 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 336 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.3% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 31% |
| city | Manchester | East Hartford |
| state | Connecticut | Connecticut |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Ridge Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.3 vs 32.4).
- •Sunset Ridge Middle School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 17%).
- •Great Path Academy at CT State Manchester does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 46%).
- •Sunset Ridge Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 72.3%).
- •Sunset Ridge Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.4).
- •Great Path Academy at CT State Manchester is the larger school with 336 students compared with 334.
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 Great Path Academy at CT State Manchester better than Sunset Ridge Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Ridge Middle School ranks higher (50.3 vs 32.4 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 Great Path Academy at CT State Manchester and Sunset Ridge Middle School?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Manchester and East Hartford in Connecticut.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Great Path Academy at CT State Manchester: 336. Sunset Ridge Middle School: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Great Path Academy at CT State Manchester and Sunset Ridge Middle School rank in Connecticut?
Great Path Academy at CT State Manchester is 148th of 180 and Sunset Ridge Middle School is 134th of 178 among high schools in Connecticut on the 2025 Success Index (US).