Carman Trails Elem. vs South High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Missouri, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carman Trails Elem.
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
South High
Manchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,485 students
| Measure | Carman Trails Elem. Manchester, Missouri | South High Manchester, Missouri |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #395 of 1,159 | #50 of 497 |
| National rank | #16634 of 50,301 | #2933 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 355 | 1,485 |
| Enrollment | 355 | 1,485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.7% | 19.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 44% | 45% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | Missouri | Missouri |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.5 vs 62.2).
- •South High does better on math proficiency (45% vs 44%).
- •South High does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 50%).
- •South High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.9% vs 30.7%).
- •Carman Trails Elem. does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 14.6).
- •South High is the larger school with 1,485 students compared with 355.
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 Carman Trails Elem. better than South High?
On the Success Index (US), South High ranks higher (71.5 vs 62.2 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 Carman Trails Elem. and South High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in Missouri.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carman Trails Elem.: 355. South High: 1,485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carman Trails Elem. and South High rank in Missouri?
Carman Trails Elem. is 395th of 1,159 and South High is 50th of 497 among elementary schools in Missouri on the 2025 Success Index (US).