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Hamilton-wenham Regional High School vs. Manchester Essex Regional High School

Should you attend Hamilton-wenham Regional High School or Manchester Essex Regional 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.

School Overview

School
Hamilton-wenham Regional High School
775 Bay Rd
South Hamilton, MA 01982
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Manchester Essex Regional High School
36 Lincoln Street
Manchester, MA 01944
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Hamilton-wenham Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)

Manchester Essex Regional High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 442 students in grades 9-12, Hamilton-wenham Regional High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 400 students in grades 9-12, Manchester Essex Regional High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 5% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 47% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
442 students
400 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Hamilton-wenham Regional High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Manchester Essex Regional High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Hamilton-wenham Regional High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Manchester Essex Regional High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
41 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Hamilton-wenham Regional High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Manchester Essex Regional High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
10:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Hamilton-wenham Regional High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hamilton-Wenham School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Manchester Essex Regional High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Manchester Essex Regional School District and the state of Massachusetts, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#42 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
#24 out of 1631 schools in MA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Hamilton-wenham Regional High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Manchester Essex Regional High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamilton-wenham Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton-Wenham School District and Massachusetts 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 Manchester Essex Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Manchester Essex Regional School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)
85-89%
(Top 1% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Hamilton-wenham Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hamilton-Wenham School District and Massachusetts 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 Manchester Essex Regional High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Manchester Essex Regional School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
65-69%
(Top 20% in MA)
75-79%
(Top 5% in MA)
≥95%
(Top 20% in MA)
≥95%
(Top 20% in MA)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Hamilton-wenham Regional High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Hamilton-Wenham School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Manchester Essex Regional High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Manchester Essex Regional School District and Massachusetts public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Hamilton-wenham Regional High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Manchester Essex Regional High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
117
106
Grade 10 Students
104
92
Grade 11 Students
104
112
Grade 12 Students
117
89
Ungraded Students
-
1

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Hamilton-wenham Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hamilton-Wenham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Manchester Essex Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Manchester Essex Regional School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
4%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Hamilton-wenham Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hamilton-Wenham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Manchester Essex Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Manchester Essex Regional School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Hamilton-wenham Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hamilton-Wenham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Manchester Essex Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Manchester Essex Regional School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
% White
87%
95%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Hamilton-wenham Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hamilton-Wenham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Manchester Essex Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Manchester Essex Regional School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Hamilton-wenham Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hamilton-Wenham School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Manchester Essex Regional High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Manchester Essex Regional School District and in Massachusetts, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.24
0.10
This chart showcases the diversity score of Hamilton-wenham Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hamilton-Wenham School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Manchester Essex Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Manchester Essex Regional School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
7%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Hamilton-wenham Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hamilton-Wenham School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Manchester Essex Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Manchester Essex Regional School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Hamilton-wenham Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hamilton-Wenham School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Manchester Essex Regional High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Manchester Essex Regional School District and Massachusetts, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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