Hillside Middle School vs McDonough School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 514 m 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
McDonough School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
534 students
| Measure | Hillside Middle School Manchester, New Hampshire | McDonough School Manchester, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #86 of 93 | #240 of 254 |
| National rank | #10401 of 15,369 | #32413 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,071 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 1,071 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 65.2% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 29% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •McDonough School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 37.3).
- •McDonough School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 24%).
- •McDonough School does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 31%).
- •Hillside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 65.2%).
- •McDonough School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 11.9).
- •Hillside Middle School is the larger school with 1,071 students compared with 534.
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 McDonough School?
On the Success Index (US), McDonough School ranks higher (39.3 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 McDonough School?
About 514 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Middle School: 1,071. McDonough School: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Middle School and McDonough School rank in New Hampshire?
Hillside Middle School is 86th of 93 and McDonough School is 240th of 254 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).