Hillside Middle School vs Middle School At Parkside
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Hampshire, United States, 3.2 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
Middle School At Parkside
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 5–8
775 students
| Measure | Hillside Middle School Manchester, New Hampshire | Middle School At Parkside Manchester, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #86 of 93 | #85 of 93 |
| National rank | #10401 of 15,369 | #10347 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 1,071 | 775 |
| Enrollment | 1,071 | 775 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 56.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 23% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (37.3 vs 37.6).
- •Hillside Middle School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 23%).
- •Middle School At Parkside does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 31%).
- •Hillside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.2% vs 56.4%).
- •Middle School At Parkside does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 11.9).
- •Hillside Middle School is the larger school with 1,071 students compared with 775.
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 Middle School At Parkside?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hillside Middle School and Middle School At Parkside?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Middle School: 1,071. Middle School At Parkside: 775. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Middle School and Middle School At Parkside rank in New Hampshire?
Hillside Middle School is 86th of 93 and Middle School At Parkside is 85th of 93 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).