Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School vs Mill Falls Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 5–8
889 students
Mill Falls Charter School
Manchester · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
168 students
| Measure | Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School Manchester, New Hampshire | Mill Falls Charter School Manchester, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #83 of 93 | #134 of 254 |
| National rank | #9787 of 15,369 | #10329 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 889 | 168 |
| Enrollment | 889 | 168 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 24.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 52% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Falls Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.4 vs 40.1).
- •Mill Falls Charter School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 21%).
- •Mill Falls Charter School does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 33%).
- •Mill Falls Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 42.5%).
- •Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 24.0).
- •Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School is the larger school with 889 students compared with 168.
- •Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School is a public school while Mill Falls Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School better than Mill Falls Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Falls Charter School ranks higher (71.4 vs 40.1 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 Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School and Mill Falls Charter School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School: 889. Mill Falls Charter School: 168. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School and Mill Falls Charter School rank in New Hampshire?
Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School is 83rd of 93 and Mill Falls Charter School is 134th of 254 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).