Manchester Elementary vs Manchester Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester Elementary
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
Manchester Valley High
Manchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,339 students
| Measure | Manchester Elementary Manchester, Maryland | Manchester Valley High Manchester, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #254 of 879 | #45 of 197 |
| National rank | #16801 of 50,301 | #2833 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 671 | 1,339 |
| Enrollment | 671 | 1,339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.6% | 28.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 58% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manchester Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 62.0).
- •Manchester Valley High does better on math proficiency (58% vs 57%).
- •Manchester Valley High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 52%).
- •Manchester Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 31.6%).
- •Manchester Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 19.1).
- •Manchester Valley High is the larger school with 1,339 students compared with 671.
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 Elementary better than Manchester Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Manchester Valley High ranks higher (71.9 vs 62.0 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 Elementary and Manchester Valley High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester Elementary: 671. Manchester Valley High: 1,339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester Elementary and Manchester Valley High rank in Maryland?
Manchester Elementary is 254th of 879 and Manchester Valley High is 45th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).