Manhattan Jr High School vs Wilson Creek Elem Sch
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Illinois, United States, 2.0 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
Wilson Creek Elem Sch
Manhattan · Public elementary · Grades PK–1
545 students
| Measure | Manhattan Jr High School Manhattan, Illinois | Wilson Creek Elem Sch Manhattan, Illinois |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #94 of 670 | #199 of 2,303 |
| National rank | #3238 of 15,369 | #8364 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–1 |
| Students | 615 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 615 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.9% | 13.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | – |
| Math proficiency | 48% | – |
| city | Manhattan | Manhattan |
| state | Illinois | Illinois |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wilson Creek Elem Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 70.5).
- •Wilson Creek Elem Sch does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.4% vs 16.9%).
- •Manhattan Jr High School does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 15.6).
- •Manhattan Jr High School is the larger school with 615 students compared with 545.
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 Wilson Creek Elem Sch?
On the Success Index (US), Wilson Creek Elem Sch ranks higher (74.4 vs 70.5 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 Wilson Creek Elem Sch?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Manhattan and Manhattan in Illinois.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manhattan Jr High School: 615. Wilson Creek Elem Sch: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manhattan Jr High School and Wilson Creek Elem Sch rank in Illinois?
Manhattan Jr High School is 94th of 670 and Wilson Creek Elem Sch is 199th of 2,303 among middle schools in Illinois on the 2025 Success Index (US).