Highland-Goffes Falls School vs Southside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland-Goffes Falls School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
336 students
Southside Middle School
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 5–8
768 students
| Measure | Highland-Goffes Falls School Manchester, New Hampshire | Southside Middle School Manchester, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #185 of 254 | #88 of 93 |
| National rank | #18649 of 50,301 | #10557 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 336 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 336 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32.7% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 16% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland-Goffes Falls School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.3 vs 36.5).
- •Highland-Goffes Falls School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 16%).
- •Highland-Goffes Falls School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 27%).
- •Highland-Goffes Falls School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.7% vs 43%).
- •Southside Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 11.2).
- •Southside Middle School is the larger school with 768 students compared with 336.
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 Highland-Goffes Falls School better than Southside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Highland-Goffes Falls School ranks higher (59.3 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 Highland-Goffes Falls School and Southside Middle School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland-Goffes Falls School: 336. Southside Middle School: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland-Goffes Falls School and Southside Middle School rank in New Hampshire?
Highland-Goffes Falls School is 185th of 254 and Southside Middle School is 88th of 93 among elementary schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).