Manhattan Intermediate School vs Nelson Ridge School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manhattan Intermediate School
Manhattan · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
417 students
Nelson Ridge School
New Lenox · Public middle · Grades 4–6
432 students
| Measure | Manhattan Intermediate School Manhattan, Illinois | Nelson Ridge School New Lenox, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #196 of 2,303 | #137 of 670 |
| National rank | #8155 of 50,301 | #4359 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 417 | 432 |
| Enrollment | 417 | 432 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.6% | 11.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 56% |
| Math proficiency | – | 51% |
| city | Manhattan | New Lenox |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manhattan Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.7 vs 65.1).
- •Nelson Ridge School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 14.6%).
- •Manhattan Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 19.6).
- •Nelson Ridge School is the larger school with 432 students compared with 417.
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 Manhattan Intermediate School better than Nelson Ridge School?
On the Success Index (US), Manhattan Intermediate School ranks higher (74.7 vs 65.1 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 Manhattan Intermediate School and Nelson Ridge School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Manhattan and New Lenox in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manhattan Intermediate School: 417. Nelson Ridge School: 432. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manhattan Intermediate School and Nelson Ridge School rank in Illinois?
Manhattan Intermediate School is 196th of 2,303 and Nelson Ridge School is 137th of 670 among elementary schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).