Manhattan Jr High School vs Nelson Prairie School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manhattan Jr High School
Manhattan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
615 students
Nelson Prairie School
New Lenox · Public elementary · Grades 1–3
388 students
| Measure | Manhattan Jr High School Manhattan, Illinois | Nelson Prairie School New Lenox, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #94 of 670 | #353 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #3238 of 15,369 | #13304 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 1–3 |
| Students | 615 | 388 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 388 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.9% | 13.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 67% |
| city | Manhattan | New Lenox |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manhattan Jr High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.5 vs 67.2).
- •Nelson Prairie School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 48%).
- •Manhattan Jr High School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Nelson Prairie School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.7% vs 16.9%).
- •Manhattan Jr High School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.5).
- •Manhattan Jr High School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 388.
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 Jr High School better than Nelson Prairie School?
On the Success Index (US), Manhattan Jr High School ranks higher (70.5 vs 67.2 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 Jr High School and Nelson Prairie School?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Manhattan and New Lenox in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manhattan Jr High School: 615. Nelson Prairie School: 388. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manhattan Jr High School and Nelson Prairie School rank in Illinois?
Manhattan Jr High School is 94th of 670 and Nelson Prairie School is 353rd of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).