Manchester Township High School vs Ridgeway Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in New Jersey, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester Township High School
Manchester · Public high · Grades 9–12
947 students
Ridgeway Elementary School
Manchester · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
476 students
| Measure | Manchester Township High School Manchester, New Jersey | Ridgeway Elementary School Manchester, New Jersey |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #228 of 357 | #914 of 1,479 |
| National rank | #9958 of 16,910 | #19140 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 947 | 476 |
| Enrollment | 947 | 476 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 57.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 47% |
| city | Manchester | Manchester |
| state | New Jersey | New Jersey |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ridgeway Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.6 vs 44.0).
- •Ridgeway Elementary School does better on math proficiency (47% vs 27%).
- •Ridgeway Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44%).
- •Manchester Township High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.2% vs 57.4%).
- •Ridgeway Elementary School does better on students per teacher (10.1 vs 11.0).
- •Manchester Township High School is the larger school with 947 students compared with 476.
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 Township High School better than Ridgeway Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Ridgeway Elementary School ranks higher (58.6 vs 44.0 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 Manchester Township High School and Ridgeway Elementary School?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Manchester and Manchester in New Jersey.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester Township High School: 947. Ridgeway Elementary School: 476. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester Township High School and Ridgeway Elementary School rank in New Jersey?
Manchester Township High School is 228th of 357 and Ridgeway Elementary School is 914th of 1,479 among high schools in New Jersey on the 2025 Success Index (US).