Dorset Elementary School vs Manchester Elementary/Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Vermont, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorset Elementary School
Dorset · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
187 students
Manchester Elementary/Middle School
Manchester Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
396 students
| Measure | Dorset Elementary School Dorset, Vermont | Manchester Elementary/Middle School Manchester Center, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #41 of 184 | #31 of 184 |
| National rank | #10644 of 50,301 | #8923 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 187 | 396 |
| Enrollment | 187 | 396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 47% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Dorset | Manchester Center |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manchester Elementary/Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.5 vs 70.9).
- •Dorset Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 47%).
- •Manchester Elementary/Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 13.4).
- •Manchester Elementary/Middle School is the larger school with 396 students compared with 187.
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 Dorset Elementary School better than Manchester Elementary/Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Manchester Elementary/Middle School ranks higher (73.5 vs 70.9 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 Dorset Elementary School and Manchester Elementary/Middle School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Dorset and Manchester Center in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorset Elementary School: 187. Manchester Elementary/Middle School: 396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorset Elementary School and Manchester Elementary/Middle School rank in Vermont?
Dorset Elementary School is 41st of 184 and Manchester Elementary/Middle School is 31st of 184 among elementary schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).