Manhattan High School vs Theo Roosevelt Elem
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Kansas, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manhattan High School
Manhattan · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,087 students
Theo Roosevelt Elem
Manhattan · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
468 students
| Measure | Manhattan High School Manhattan, Kansas | Theo Roosevelt Elem Manhattan, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #72 of 296 | #395 of 686 |
| National rank | #9864 of 16,910 | #29358 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,087 | 468 |
| Enrollment | 2,087 | 468 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.8% | 52.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| city | Manhattan | Manhattan |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (44.3 vs 43.9).
- •Theo Roosevelt Elem does better on math proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Theo Roosevelt Elem does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Manhattan High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.8% vs 52.6%).
- •Manhattan High School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 24.6).
- •Manhattan High School is the larger school with 2,087 students compared with 468.
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 High School better than Theo Roosevelt Elem?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Manhattan High School and Theo Roosevelt Elem?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manhattan and Manhattan in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manhattan High School: 2,087. Theo Roosevelt Elem: 468. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manhattan High School and Theo Roosevelt Elem rank in Kansas?
Manhattan High School is 72nd of 296 and Theo Roosevelt Elem is 395th of 686 among high schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).