Harold B Dawson Middle School vs Manual High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Harold B Dawson Middle School
West Peoria · Public middle · Grades 5–8
331 students
Manual High School
Peoria · Public high · Grades 9–12
731 students
| Measure | Harold B Dawson Middle School West Peoria, Illinois | Manual High School Peoria, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #658 of 670 | #664 of 691 |
| National rank | #15088 of 15,369 | #16661 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 331 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 331 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.1% | 89.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 3% |
| Math proficiency | 4% | 2% |
| city | West Peoria | Peoria |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (10.1 vs 9.2).
- •Harold B Dawson Middle School does better on math proficiency (4% vs 2%).
- •Harold B Dawson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (10% vs 3%).
- •Manual High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.7% vs 92.1%).
- •Harold B Dawson Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.6).
- •Manual High School is the larger school with 731 students compared with 331.
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 Harold B Dawson Middle School better than Manual High School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Harold B Dawson Middle School and Manual High School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between West Peoria and Peoria in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Harold B Dawson Middle School: 331. Manual High School: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Harold B Dawson Middle School and Manual High School rank in Illinois?
Harold B Dawson Middle School is 658th of 670 and Manual High School is 664th of 691 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).