Manchester Middle School vs Northwest Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Ohio, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester Middle School
Akron · Public middle · Grades 6–8
275 students
Northwest Middle School
Canal Fulton · Public middle · Grades 5–8
405 students
| Measure | Manchester Middle School Akron, Ohio | Northwest Middle School Canal Fulton, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #36 of 646 | #76 of 646 |
| National rank | #472 of 15,369 | #854 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 275 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.2% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 85% | 87% |
| city | Akron | Canal Fulton |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manchester Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.9 vs 84.3).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 85%).
- •Northwest Middle School does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 76%).
- •Manchester Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 40%).
- •Manchester Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.5).
- •Northwest Middle School is the larger school with 405 students compared with 275.
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 Middle School better than Northwest Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Manchester Middle School ranks higher (87.9 vs 84.3 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 Middle School and Northwest Middle School?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Akron and Canal Fulton in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester Middle School: 275. Northwest Middle School: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester Middle School and Northwest Middle School rank in Ohio?
Manchester Middle School is 36th of 646 and Northwest Middle School is 76th of 646 among middle schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).