Cooperative Middle School vs Hillside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Hampshire, United States, 44 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cooperative Middle School
Stratham · Public middle · Grades 6–8
945 students
Hillside Middle School
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,071 students
| Measure | Cooperative Middle School Stratham, New Hampshire | Hillside Middle School Manchester, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #20 of 93 | #86 of 93 |
| National rank | #843 of 15,369 | #10401 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 945 | 1,071 |
| Enrollment | 945 | 1,071 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.2% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 24% |
| city | Stratham | Manchester |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cooperative Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 37.3).
- •Cooperative Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 24%).
- •Cooperative Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 31%).
- •Cooperative Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.2% vs 48.2%).
- •Cooperative Middle School does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.9).
- •Hillside Middle School is the larger school with 1,071 students compared with 945.
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 Cooperative Middle School better than Hillside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cooperative Middle School ranks higher (84.3 vs 37.3 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 Cooperative Middle School and Hillside Middle School?
About 44 km in a straight line, between Stratham and Manchester in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cooperative Middle School: 945. Hillside Middle School: 1,071. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cooperative Middle School and Hillside Middle School rank in New Hampshire?
Cooperative Middle School is 20th of 93 and Hillside Middle School is 86th of 93 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).