Manassas Park High vs Parkside Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manassas Park High
Manassas Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,070 students
Parkside Middle
Manassas · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,352 students
| Measure | Manassas Park High Manassas Park, Virginia | Parkside Middle Manassas, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #282 of 317 | #242 of 340 |
| National rank | #5487 of 16,910 | #3574 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,070 | 1,352 |
| Enrollment | 1,070 | 1,352 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.8% | 69.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 74% |
| city | Manassas Park | Manassas |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.9 vs 61.3).
- •Manassas Park High does better on math proficiency (82% vs 74%).
- •Manassas Park High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 70%).
- •Parkside Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (69.4% vs 81.8%).
- •Parkside Middle does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 17.0).
- •Parkside Middle is the larger school with 1,352 students compared with 1,070.
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 Manassas Park High better than Parkside Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Middle ranks higher (68.9 vs 61.3 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 Manassas Park High and Parkside Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Manassas Park and Manassas in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manassas Park High: 1,070. Parkside Middle: 1,352. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manassas Park High and Parkside Middle rank in Virginia?
Manassas Park High is 282nd of 317 and Parkside Middle is 242nd of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).