Manchester Elementary vs Spring Lake Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Carolina, United States, 252 m 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
Spring Lake Middle
Spring Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
500 students
| Measure | Manchester Elementary Spring Lake, North Carolina | Spring Lake Middle Spring Lake, North Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1202 of 1,457 | #409 of 469 |
| National rank | #45867 of 50,301 | #14346 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 254 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 98.8% | 98.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 15% |
| city | Spring Lake | Spring Lake |
| state | North Carolina | North Carolina |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manchester Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.4 vs 16.6).
- •Manchester Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 15%).
- •Spring Lake Middle does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Spring Lake Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 14.9).
- •Spring Lake Middle is the larger school with 500 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 Spring Lake Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Manchester Elementary ranks higher (18.4 vs 16.6 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 Spring Lake Middle?
About 252 m in a straight line, between Spring Lake and Spring Lake in North Carolina.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester Elementary: 254. Spring Lake Middle: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester Elementary and Spring Lake Middle rank in North Carolina?
Manchester Elementary is 1202nd of 1,457 and Spring Lake Middle is 409th of 469 among elementary schools in North Carolina on the 2025 Success Index (US).