Middle School At Parkside vs Southside Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Hampshire, United States, 4.1 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
Southside Middle School
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 5–8
768 students
| Measure | Middle School At Parkside Manchester, New Hampshire | Southside Middle School Manchester, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #85 of 93 | #88 of 93 |
| National rank | #10347 of 15,369 | #10557 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 775 | 768 |
| Enrollment | 775 | 768 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.4% | 43% |
| Students per teacher | 9.6 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 16% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Middle School At Parkside scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.6 vs 36.5).
- •Middle School At Parkside does better on math proficiency (23% vs 16%).
- •Middle School At Parkside does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Southside Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43% vs 56.4%).
- •Middle School At Parkside does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 10.2).
- •Middle School At Parkside is the larger school with 775 students compared with 768.
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 Southside Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Middle School At Parkside ranks higher (37.6 vs 36.5 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 Middle School At Parkside and Southside Middle School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Middle School At Parkside: 775. Southside Middle School: 768. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Middle School At Parkside and Southside Middle School rank in New Hampshire?
Middle School At Parkside is 85th of 93 and Southside Middle School is 88th of 93 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).