Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School vs Southside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Hampshire, United States, 1.7 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
Southside Middle School
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 5–8
768 students
| Measure | Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School Manchester, New Hampshire | Southside Middle School Manchester, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 93 | #88 of 93 |
| National rank | #9787 of 15,369 | #10557 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 889 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 889 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.5% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 16% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.1 vs 36.5).
- •Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 16%).
- •Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.5% vs 43%).
- •Southside Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.1).
- •Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School is the larger school with 889 students compared with 768.
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 Southside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School ranks higher (40.1 vs 36.5 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 Southside Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School: 889. Southside Middle School: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School and Southside Middle School rank in New Hampshire?
Henry J. McLaughlin Jr. Middle School is 83rd of 93 and Southside Middle School is 88th of 93 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).