Malcolm X Shabazz High School vs Manville High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in New Jersey, United States, 39 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Malcolm X Shabazz High School
Newark · Public high · Grades 9–12
531 students
Manville High School
Manville · Public high · Grades 9–12
528 students
| Measure | Malcolm X Shabazz High School Newark, New Jersey | Manville High School Manville, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #355 of 357 | #241 of 357 |
| National rank | #16528 of 16,910 | #10820 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 531 | 528 |
| Enrollment | 531 | 528 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.4% | 64.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.2 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 17% |
| city | Newark | Manville |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manville High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.6 vs 11.0).
- •Manville High School does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Manville High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 17%).
- •Manville High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.2% vs 70.4%).
- •Manville High School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 21.2).
- •Malcolm X Shabazz High School is the larger school with 531 students compared with 528.
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 Malcolm X Shabazz High School better than Manville High School?
On the Success Index (US), Manville High School ranks higher (40.6 vs 11.0 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 Malcolm X Shabazz High School and Manville High School?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Newark and Manville in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Malcolm X Shabazz High School: 531. Manville High School: 528. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Malcolm X Shabazz High School and Manville High School rank in New Jersey?
Malcolm X Shabazz High School is 355th of 357 and Manville High School is 241st of 357 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).