Southside Middle School vs The Founders Academy Charter School (E)
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in New Hampshire, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Southside Middle School
Manchester · Public middle · Grades 5–8
768 students
The Founders Academy Charter School (E)
Manchester · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
279 students
| Measure | Southside Middle School Manchester, New Hampshire | The Founders Academy Charter School (E) Manchester, New Hampshire |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 93 | #47 of 93 |
| National rank | #10557 of 15,369 | #4028 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 768 | 279 |
| Enrollment | 768 | 279 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 10.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 32% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | New Hampshire | New Hampshire |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Founders Academy Charter School (E) scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.9 vs 36.5).
- •The Founders Academy Charter School (E) does better on math proficiency (32% vs 16%).
- •The Founders Academy Charter School (E) does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 27%).
- •The Founders Academy Charter School (E) does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 43%).
- •Southside Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 10.3).
- •Southside Middle School is the larger school with 768 students compared with 279.
- •Southside Middle School is a public school while The Founders Academy Charter School (E) 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 Southside Middle School better than The Founders Academy Charter School (E)?
On the Success Index (US), The Founders Academy Charter School (E) ranks higher (66.9 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 Southside Middle School and The Founders Academy Charter School (E)?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in New Hampshire.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Southside Middle School: 768. The Founders Academy Charter School (E): 279. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Southside Middle School and The Founders Academy Charter School (E) rank in New Hampshire?
Southside Middle School is 88th of 93 and The Founders Academy Charter School (E) is 47th of 93 among middle schools in New Hampshire on the 2025 Success Index (US).