Manchester West High School vs Polaris Charter 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.
Manchester West High School
Manchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
764 students
Polaris Charter School
Manchester · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
119 students
| Measure | Manchester West High School Manchester, New Hampshire | Polaris Charter School Manchester, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #84 of 89 | #187 of 254 |
| National rank | #12522 of 16,910 | #19227 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 764 | 119 |
| Enrollment | 764 | 119 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.1% | 21% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 42% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Polaris Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 33.6).
- •Polaris Charter School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Polaris Charter School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Polaris Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21% vs 49.1%).
- •Manchester West High School does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 14.9).
- •Manchester West High School is the larger school with 764 students compared with 119.
- •Manchester West High School is a public school while Polaris Charter School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 West High School better than Polaris Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Polaris Charter School ranks higher (58.5 vs 33.6 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 West High School and Polaris Charter School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester West High School: 764. Polaris Charter School: 119. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester West High School and Polaris Charter School rank in New Hampshire?
Manchester West High School is 84th of 89 and Polaris Charter School is 187th of 254 among high schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).