Hampstead Elementary vs Manchester Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hampstead Elementary
Hampstead · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
Manchester Valley High
Manchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,339 students
| Measure | Hampstead Elementary Hampstead, Maryland | Manchester Valley High Manchester, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #30 of 879 | #45 of 197 |
| National rank | #2566 of 50,301 | #2833 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 400 | 1,339 |
| Enrollment | 400 | 1,339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.8 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 58% |
| city | Hampstead | Manchester |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hampstead Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 71.9).
- •Hampstead Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 58%).
- •Manchester Valley High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 67%).
- •Hampstead Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 28.4%).
- •Hampstead Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 19.1).
- •Manchester Valley High is the larger school with 1,339 students compared with 400.
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 Hampstead Elementary better than Manchester Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Hampstead Elementary ranks higher (84.7 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 Hampstead Elementary and Manchester Valley High?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Hampstead and Manchester in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hampstead Elementary: 400. Manchester Valley High: 1,339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hampstead Elementary and Manchester Valley High rank in Maryland?
Hampstead Elementary is 30th of 879 and Manchester Valley High is 45th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).