Manchester Intermediate School vs Union County Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Indiana, United States, 168 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
Union County Middle School
Liberty · Public middle · Grades 6–8
287 students
| Measure | Manchester Intermediate School Laketon, Indiana | Union County Middle School Liberty, Indiana |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #181 of 335 | #159 of 335 |
| National rank | #7479 of 15,369 | #6964 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 4–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 285 | 287 |
| Enrollment | 285 | 287 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 47% |
| city | Laketon | Liberty |
| state | Indiana | Indiana |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Union County Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.2 vs 50.8).
- •Manchester Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Union County Middle School does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 45%).
- •Manchester Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 54.4%).
- •Union County Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 17.8).
- •Union County Middle School is the larger school with 287 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 Union County Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Union County Middle School ranks higher (53.2 vs 50.8 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 Union County Middle School?
About 168 km in a straight line, between Laketon and Liberty in Indiana.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester Intermediate School: 285. Union County Middle School: 287. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester Intermediate School and Union County Middle School rank in Indiana?
Manchester Intermediate School is 181st of 335 and Union County Middle School is 159th of 335 among middle schools in Indiana on the 2025 Success Index (US).