Manchester Elementary vs Pine Forest High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 7.5 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
Pine Forest High
Fayetteville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,551 students
| Measure | Manchester Elementary Spring Lake, North Carolina | Pine Forest High Fayetteville, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1202 of 1,457 | #325 of 528 |
| National rank | #45867 of 50,301 | #12306 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 254 | 1,551 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 1,551 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 26.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 43% |
| city | Spring Lake | Fayetteville |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Forest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.5 vs 18.4).
- •Pine Forest High does better on math proficiency (43% vs 27%).
- •Pine Forest High does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Pine Forest High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.3% vs 98.8%).
- •Manchester Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 26.3).
- •Pine Forest High is the larger school with 1,551 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 Pine Forest High?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Forest High ranks higher (34.5 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 Pine Forest High?
About 7.5 km in a straight line, between Spring Lake and Fayetteville in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester Elementary: 254. Pine Forest High: 1,551. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester Elementary and Pine Forest High rank in North Carolina?
Manchester Elementary is 1202nd of 1,457 and Pine Forest High is 325th of 528 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).