Bedford High School vs Manchester West High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Hampshire, United States, 6.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford High School
Bedford · Public high · Grades 9–13
1,360 students
Manchester West High School
Manchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
764 students
| Measure | Bedford High School Bedford, New Hampshire | Manchester West High School Manchester, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #7 of 89 | #84 of 89 |
| National rank | #662 of 16,910 | #12522 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–13 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,360 | 764 |
| Enrollment | 1,360 | 764 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 5.4% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 85% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 17% |
| city | Bedford | Manchester |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bedford High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.7 vs 33.6).
- •Bedford High School does better on math proficiency (63% vs 17%).
- •Bedford High School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 37%).
- •Bedford High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.4% vs 49.1%).
- •Bedford High School does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 14.1).
- •Bedford High School is the larger school with 1,360 students compared with 764.
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 Bedford High School better than Manchester West High School?
On the Success Index (US), Bedford High School ranks higher (84.7 vs 33.6 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 Bedford High School and Manchester West High School?
About 6.5 km in a straight line, between Bedford and Manchester in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford High School: 1,360. Manchester West High School: 764. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford High School and Manchester West High School rank in New Hampshire?
Bedford High School is 7th of 89 and Manchester West High School is 84th of 89 among high schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).