Manor High vs William E. Waters Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Virginia, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manor High
Portsmouth · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,149 students
William E. Waters Middle
Portsmouth · Public middle · Grades 7–8
549 students
| Measure | Manor High Portsmouth, Virginia | William E. Waters Middle Portsmouth, Virginia |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #222 of 317 | #282 of 340 |
| National rank | #4127 of 16,910 | #4508 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 1,149 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 1,149 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 100.3% | 98.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 68% |
| city | Portsmouth | Portsmouth |
| state | Virginia | Virginia |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Manor High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.7 vs 64.5).
- •Manor High does better on math proficiency (86% vs 68%).
- •Manor High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 68%).
- •William E. Waters Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (98.9% vs 100.3%).
- •Manor High does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 11.9).
- •Manor High is the larger school with 1,149 students compared with 549.
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 Manor High better than William E. Waters Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Manor High ranks higher (66.7 vs 64.5 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 Manor High and William E. Waters Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Portsmouth and Portsmouth in Virginia.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manor High: 1,149. William E. Waters Middle: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manor High and William E. Waters Middle rank in Virginia?
Manor High is 222nd of 317 and William E. Waters Middle is 282nd of 340 among high schools in Virginia on the 2025 Success Index (US).