Arbutus Middle vs Catonsville High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arbutus Middle
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
974 students
Catonsville High
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,735 students
| Measure | Arbutus Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Catonsville High Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 225 | #80 of 197 |
| National rank | #11864 of 15,369 | #5576 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 974 | 1,735 |
| Enrollment | 974 | 1,735 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.6% | 40.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 47% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catonsville High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 30.3).
- •Catonsville High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 19%).
- •Catonsville High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 37%).
- •Catonsville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.7% vs 54.6%).
- •Arbutus Middle does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 17.5).
- •Catonsville High is the larger school with 1,735 students compared with 974.
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 Arbutus Middle better than Catonsville High?
On the Success Index (US), Catonsville High ranks higher (60.9 vs 30.3 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 Arbutus Middle and Catonsville High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arbutus Middle: 974. Catonsville High: 1,735. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arbutus Middle and Catonsville High rank in Maryland?
Arbutus Middle is 162nd of 225 and Catonsville High is 80th of 197 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).