Middle School At Parkside vs Parker-Varney School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Hampshire, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Middle School At Parkside
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 5–8
775 students
Parker-Varney School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
406 students
| Measure | Middle School At Parkside Manchester, New Hampshire | Parker-Varney School Manchester, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 93 | #242 of 254 |
| National rank | #10347 of 15,369 | #33610 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 775 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 775 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 53% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 27% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (37.6 vs 37.6).
- •Parker-Varney School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •Parker-Varney School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53% vs 56.4%).
- •Middle School At Parkside does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 12.7).
- •Middle School At Parkside is the larger school with 775 students compared with 406.
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 Middle School At Parkside better than Parker-Varney School?
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 Middle School At Parkside and Parker-Varney School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middle School At Parkside: 775. Parker-Varney School: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middle School At Parkside and Parker-Varney School rank in New Hampshire?
Middle School At Parkside is 85th of 93 and Parker-Varney School is 242nd of 254 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).