Manchester Valley High vs Spring Garden Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 7.5 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
Spring Garden Elementary
Hampstead · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
| Measure | Manchester Valley High Manchester, Maryland | Spring Garden Elementary Hampstead, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #45 of 197 | #71 of 879 |
| National rank | #2833 of 16,910 | #5693 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,339 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 1,339 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.4% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 72% |
| city | Manchester | Hampstead |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Garden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 71.9).
- •Spring Garden Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 58%).
- •Manchester Valley High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 69%).
- •Manchester Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.4% vs 32.8%).
- •Spring Garden Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 19.1).
- •Manchester Valley High is the larger school with 1,339 students compared with 439.
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 Valley High better than Spring Garden Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Garden Elementary ranks higher (78.8 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 Manchester Valley High and Spring Garden Elementary?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Hampstead in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester Valley High: 1,339. Spring Garden Elementary: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester Valley High and Spring Garden Elementary rank in Maryland?
Manchester Valley High is 45th of 197 and Spring Garden Elementary is 71st of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).