Manchester Valley High vs North Carroll Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester Valley High
Manchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,339 students
North Carroll Middle
Hampstead · Public middle · Grades 6–8
626 students
| Measure | Manchester Valley High Manchester, Maryland | North Carroll Middle Hampstead, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 197 | #68 of 225 |
| National rank | #2833 of 16,910 | #5122 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,339 | 626 |
| Enrollment | 1,339 | 626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 30% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 42% |
| city | Manchester | Hampstead |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manchester Valley High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.9 vs 61.6).
- •Manchester Valley High does better on math proficiency (58% vs 42%).
- •Manchester Valley High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 59%).
- •Manchester Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 30%).
- •North Carroll Middle does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 19.1).
- •Manchester Valley High is the larger school with 1,339 students compared with 626.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
Free academic assessment
Torn between two schools? Start with your child.
Whichever you choose, a free Success Tutoring assessment shows exactly where your child is in English and Maths and how to get ahead before the next school year.
- Personalised learning plan mapped to the Australian Curriculum
- English & Maths from Kindergarten to Year 12
- Flexible memberships, no lock-in contracts
- Centres across NSW, VIC, QLD, WA, SA and ACT
Frequently asked questions
Is Manchester Valley High better than North Carroll Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Manchester Valley High ranks higher (71.9 vs 61.6 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 Valley High and North Carroll Middle?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Hampstead in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester Valley High: 1,339. North Carroll Middle: 626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester Valley High and North Carroll Middle rank in Maryland?
Manchester Valley High is 45th of 197 and North Carroll Middle is 68th of 225 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).