Manchester Elementary/Middle School vs Orchard School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Vermont, United States, 141 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester Elementary/Middle School
Manchester Center · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
396 students
Orchard School
South Burlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
402 students
| Measure | Manchester Elementary/Middle School Manchester Center, Vermont | Orchard School South Burlington, Vermont |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #31 of 184 | #4 of 184 |
| National rank | #8923 of 50,301 | #4272 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 396 | 402 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 402 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47% | 31.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | – | – |
| Math proficiency | – | – |
| city | Manchester Center | South Burlington |
| state | Vermont | Vermont |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Orchard School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.3 vs 73.5).
- •Orchard School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.1% vs 47%).
- •Manchester Elementary/Middle School does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.8).
- •Orchard School is the larger school with 402 students compared with 396.
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/Middle School better than Orchard School?
On the Success Index (US), Orchard School ranks higher (81.3 vs 73.5 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/Middle School and Orchard School?
About 141 km in a straight line, between Manchester Center and South Burlington in Vermont.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester Elementary/Middle School: 396. Orchard School: 402. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester Elementary/Middle School and Orchard School rank in Vermont?
Manchester Elementary/Middle School is 31st of 184 and Orchard School is 4th of 184 among elementary schools in Vermont on the 2025 Success Index (US).