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Manchester Valley High School vs. South Carroll High School

Should you attend Manchester Valley High School or South Carroll High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Manchester Valley High School
3300 Maple Grove Road
Manchester, MD 21102
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
South Carroll High School
1300 West Old Liberty Road
Sykesville, MD 21784
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

Manchester Valley High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

South Carroll High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,374 students in grades 9-12, Manchester Valley High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 935 students in grades 9-12, South Carroll High School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,374 students
935 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Manchester Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at South Carroll High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
51% | 49%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Manchester Valley High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at South Carroll High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
73 teachers
55 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Manchester Valley High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at South Carroll High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Manchester Valley High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Carroll County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at South Carroll High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Carroll County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#455 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
#322 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Manchester Valley High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of South Carroll High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
45-49%
(Top 20% in MD)
60-64%
(Top 10% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manchester Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Carroll County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Carroll High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Carroll County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manchester Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Carroll County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Carroll High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Carroll County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
50%
(Top 20% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Top 30% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Manchester Valley High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Carroll County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at South Carroll High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Carroll County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
95%
(Top 30% in MD)
97%
(Top 10% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Manchester Valley High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Carroll County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of South Carroll High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Carroll County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Manchester Valley High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of South Carroll High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
369
257
Grade 10 Students
346
242
Grade 11 Students
358
233
Grade 12 Students
301
203

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Manchester Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Carroll County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at South Carroll High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Carroll County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Manchester Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Carroll County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at South Carroll High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Carroll County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Manchester Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Carroll County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at South Carroll High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Carroll County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
84%
79%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Manchester Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Carroll County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at South Carroll High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Carroll County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Manchester Valley High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Carroll County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at South Carroll High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Carroll County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.29
0.36
This chart showcases the diversity score of Manchester Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Carroll County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of South Carroll High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Carroll County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
16%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Manchester Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Carroll County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at South Carroll High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Carroll County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Manchester Valley High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Carroll County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at South Carroll High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Carroll County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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