Bucher Sch vs Manheim Twp MS
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Pennsylvania, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bucher Sch
Lancaster · Public elementary · Grades K–4
403 students
Manheim Twp MS
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 7–8
914 students
| Measure | Bucher Sch Lancaster, Pennsylvania | Manheim Twp MS Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #311 of 1,627 | #103 of 521 |
| National rank | #4880 of 50,301 | #1995 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 403 | 914 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 914 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.7% | 33.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 51% |
| city | Lancaster | Lancaster |
| state | Pennsylvania | Pennsylvania |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bucher Sch scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 77.0).
- •Bucher Sch does better on math proficiency (67% vs 51%).
- •Bucher Sch does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 76%).
- •Manheim Twp MS does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 39.7%).
- •Manheim Twp MS does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 13.0).
- •Manheim Twp MS is the larger school with 914 students compared with 403.
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 Bucher Sch better than Manheim Twp MS?
On the Success Index (US), Bucher Sch ranks higher (80.2 vs 77.0 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 Bucher Sch and Manheim Twp MS?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Lancaster in Pennsylvania.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bucher Sch: 403. Manheim Twp MS: 914. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bucher Sch and Manheim Twp MS rank in Pennsylvania?
Bucher Sch is 311th of 1,627 and Manheim Twp MS is 103rd of 521 among elementary schools in Pennsylvania on the 2025 Success Index (US).