Manchester Intermediate School vs South Dearborn Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 227 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester Intermediate School
Laketon · Public middle · Grades 4–6
285 students
South Dearborn Middle School
Aurora · Public middle · Grades 7–8
288 students
| Measure | Manchester Intermediate School Laketon, Indiana | South Dearborn Middle School Aurora, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 335 | #235 of 335 |
| National rank | #7479 of 15,369 | #9284 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 285 | 288 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 288 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 28% |
| city | Laketon | Aurora |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manchester Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.8 vs 42.5).
- •Manchester Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 28%).
- •Manchester Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 40%).
- •South Dearborn Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 48.1%).
- •South Dearborn Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.8).
- •South Dearborn Middle School is the larger school with 288 students compared with 285.
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 Intermediate School better than South Dearborn Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Manchester Intermediate School ranks higher (50.8 vs 42.5 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 Manchester Intermediate School and South Dearborn Middle School?
About 227 km in a straight line, between Laketon and Aurora in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester Intermediate School: 285. South Dearborn Middle School: 288. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester Intermediate School and South Dearborn Middle School rank in Indiana?
Manchester Intermediate School is 181st of 335 and South Dearborn Middle School is 235th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).