Hillside Middle School vs Smyth Road School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 787 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
Smyth Road School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
344 students
| Measure | Hillside Middle School Manchester, New Hampshire | Smyth Road School Manchester, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #86 of 93 | #204 of 254 |
| National rank | #10401 of 15,369 | #23134 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,071 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 1,071 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.2% | 36.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 11.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 31% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 37% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smyth Road School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.9 vs 37.3).
- •Smyth Road School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Smyth Road School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 31%).
- •Smyth Road School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.3% vs 48.2%).
- •Smyth Road School does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 11.9).
- •Hillside Middle School is the larger school with 1,071 students compared with 344.
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 Smyth Road School?
On the Success Index (US), Smyth Road School ranks higher (52.9 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 Smyth Road School?
About 787 m in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hillside Middle School: 1,071. Smyth Road School: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hillside Middle School and Smyth Road School rank in New Hampshire?
Hillside Middle School is 86th of 93 and Smyth Road School is 204th of 254 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).