Fred C. Underhill School vs Hillside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fred C. Underhill School
Hooksett · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
418 students
Hillside Middle School
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,071 students
| Measure | Fred C. Underhill School Hooksett, New Hampshire | Hillside Middle School Manchester, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #41 of 254 | #86 of 93 |
| National rank | #2985 of 50,301 | #10401 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 418 | 1,071 |
| Enrollment | 418 | 1,071 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.9% | 48.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 31% |
| Math proficiency | – | 24% |
| city | Hooksett | Manchester |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fred C. Underhill School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 37.3).
- •Fred C. Underhill School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.9% vs 48.2%).
- •Hillside Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 13.5).
- •Hillside Middle School is the larger school with 1,071 students compared with 418.
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 Fred C. Underhill School better than Hillside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Fred C. Underhill School ranks higher (83.8 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 Fred C. Underhill School and Hillside Middle School?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Hooksett and Manchester in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fred C. Underhill School: 418. Hillside Middle School: 1,071. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fred C. Underhill School and Hillside Middle School rank in New Hampshire?
Fred C. Underhill School is 41st of 254 and Hillside Middle School is 86th of 93 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).