Manchester High vs Swift Creek Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manchester High
Midlothian · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,236 students
Swift Creek Middle
Midlothian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,180 students
| Measure | Manchester High Midlothian, Virginia | Swift Creek Middle Midlothian, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #166 of 317 | #74 of 340 |
| National rank | #3101 of 16,910 | #641 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,236 | 1,180 |
| Enrollment | 2,236 | 1,180 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74% | 28.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 86% |
| city | Midlothian | Midlothian |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Swift Creek Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.0 vs 70.8).
- •Swift Creek Middle does better on math proficiency (86% vs 83%).
- •Manchester High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 82%).
- •Swift Creek Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.3% vs 74%).
- •Manchester High does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.1).
- •Manchester High is the larger school with 2,236 students compared with 1,180.
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 High better than Swift Creek Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Swift Creek Middle ranks higher (86.0 vs 70.8 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 High and Swift Creek Middle?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Midlothian and Midlothian in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manchester High: 2,236. Swift Creek Middle: 1,180. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manchester High and Swift Creek Middle rank in Virginia?
Manchester High is 166th of 317 and Swift Creek Middle is 74th of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).