Bel Air High vs Manchester Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 47 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bel Air High
Bel Air · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,341 students
Manchester Valley High
Manchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,339 students
| Measure | Bel Air High Bel Air, Maryland | Manchester Valley High Manchester, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #28 of 197 | #45 of 197 |
| National rank | #1797 of 16,910 | #2833 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,341 | 1,339 |
| Enrollment | 1,341 | 1,339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.7% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 58% |
| city | Bel Air | Manchester |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bel Air High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 71.9).
- •Bel Air High does better on math proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Manchester Valley High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 75%).
- •Bel Air High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.7% vs 28.4%).
- •Bel Air High does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 19.1).
- •Bel Air High is the larger school with 1,341 students compared with 1,339.
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 Bel Air High better than Manchester Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Bel Air High ranks higher (76.7 vs 71.9 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 Bel Air High and Manchester Valley High?
About 47 km in a straight line, between Bel Air and Manchester in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel Air High: 1,341. Manchester Valley High: 1,339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel Air High and Manchester Valley High rank in Maryland?
Bel Air High is 28th of 197 and Manchester Valley High is 45th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).