Manchester Elem School vs North Boone Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester Elem School
Poplar Grove · Public elementary · Grades K–4
136 students
North Boone Middle School
Poplar Grove · Public middle · Grades 7–8
233 students
| Measure | Manchester Elem School Poplar Grove, Illinois | North Boone Middle School Poplar Grove, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1200 of 2,303 | #460 of 670 |
| National rank | #33912 of 50,301 | #11427 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 136 | 233 |
| Enrollment | 136 | 233 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.6% | 41.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 18% |
| city | Poplar Grove | Poplar Grove |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manchester Elem School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 32.4).
- •Manchester Elem School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 18%).
- •Manchester Elem School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 26%).
- •North Boone Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.6% vs 42.6%).
- •Manchester Elem School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 13.7).
- •North Boone Middle School is the larger school with 233 students compared with 136.
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 Manchester Elem School better than North Boone Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Manchester Elem School ranks higher (37.1 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 Manchester Elem School and North Boone Middle School?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Poplar Grove and Poplar Grove in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester Elem School: 136. North Boone Middle School: 233. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester Elem School and North Boone Middle School rank in Illinois?
Manchester Elem School is 1200th of 2,303 and North Boone Middle School is 460th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).