Manchester Central High School vs McDonough School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester Central High School
Manchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,130 students
McDonough School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
534 students
| Measure | Manchester Central High School Manchester, New Hampshire | McDonough School Manchester, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 89 | #240 of 254 |
| National rank | #9838 of 16,910 | #32413 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 1,130 | 534 |
| Enrollment | 1,130 | 534 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45% | 65.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 29% |
| 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 39.3).
- •McDonough School does better on math proficiency (29% vs 27%).
- •Manchester Central High School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 38%).
- •Manchester Central High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45% vs 65.2%).
- •McDonough School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.3).
- •Manchester Central High School is the larger school with 1,130 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 Manchester Central High School better than McDonough School?
On the Success Index (US), Manchester Central High School ranks higher (44.4 vs 39.3 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 Manchester Central High School and McDonough School?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester Central High School: 1,130. McDonough School: 534. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester Central High School and McDonough School rank in New Hampshire?
Manchester Central High School is 76th of 89 and McDonough School is 240th of 254 among high schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).