Manchester Elementary vs Overhills Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 8.7 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 Middle
Spring Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
758 students
| Measure | Manchester Elementary Spring Lake, North Carolina | Overhills Middle Spring Lake, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1202 of 1,457 | #201 of 469 |
| National rank | #45867 of 50,301 | #10690 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 254 | 758 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 758 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 63.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 32% |
| city | Spring Lake | Spring Lake |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Overhills Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.8 vs 18.4).
- •Overhills Middle does better on math proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Overhills Middle does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Overhills Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.1% vs 98.8%).
- •Manchester Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.8).
- •Overhills Middle is the larger school with 758 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Overhills Middle ranks higher (35.8 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 Middle?
About 8.7 km in a straight line, between Spring Lake and Spring Lake in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester Elementary: 254. Overhills Middle: 758. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester Elementary and Overhills Middle rank in North Carolina?
Manchester Elementary is 1202nd of 1,457 and Overhills Middle is 201st of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).