Manchester Elementary vs Overhills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester Elementary
Spring Lake · Public elementary · Grades K–5
254 students
Overhills Elementary
Spring Lake · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
866 students
| Measure | Manchester Elementary Spring Lake, North Carolina | Overhills Elementary Spring Lake, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1202 of 1,457 | #613 of 1,457 |
| National rank | #45867 of 50,301 | #34641 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 254 | 866 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 866 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 54.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| city | Spring Lake | Spring Lake |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Overhills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 18.4).
- •Overhills Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Overhills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Overhills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.4% vs 98.8%).
- •Manchester Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.3).
- •Overhills Elementary is the larger school with 866 students compared with 254.
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 Elementary better than Overhills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Overhills Elementary ranks higher (36.0 vs 18.4 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 Elementary and Overhills Elementary?
About 8.5 km in a straight line, between Spring Lake and Spring Lake in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester Elementary: 254. Overhills Elementary: 866. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester Elementary and Overhills Elementary rank in North Carolina?
Manchester Elementary is 1202nd of 1,457 and Overhills Elementary is 613th of 1,457 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).