Hillside Middle School vs Manchester Central High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hillside Middle School
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,071 students
Manchester Central High School
Manchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,130 students
| Measure | Hillside Middle School Manchester, New Hampshire | Manchester Central High School Manchester, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #86 of 93 | #76 of 89 |
| National rank | #10401 of 15,369 | #9838 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,071 | 1,130 |
| Enrollment | 1,071 | 1,130 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 45% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 27% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manchester Central High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.4 vs 37.3).
- •Manchester Central High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Manchester Central High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 31%).
- •Manchester Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 48.2%).
- •Hillside Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.3).
- •Manchester Central High School is the larger school with 1,130 students compared with 1,071.
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 Hillside Middle School better than Manchester Central High School?
On the Success Index (US), Manchester Central High School ranks higher (44.4 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 Hillside Middle School and Manchester Central High School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Middle School: 1,071. Manchester Central High School: 1,130. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Middle School and Manchester Central High School rank in New Hampshire?
Hillside Middle School is 86th of 93 and Manchester Central High School is 76th of 89 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).