Buck Lodge Middle vs Central Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 36 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Buck Lodge Middle
Adelphi · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,200 students
Central Middle
Edgewater · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,204 students
| Measure | Buck Lodge Middle Adelphi, Maryland | Central Middle Edgewater, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #216 of 225 | #15 of 225 |
| National rank | #14771 of 15,369 | #1539 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,200 | 1,204 |
| Enrollment | 1,200 | 1,204 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 62% |
| city | Adelphi | Edgewater |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 13.4).
- •Central Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 12%).
- •Central Middle does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 25%).
- •Central Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 95.7%).
- •Central Middle does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 15.8).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 1,200.
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 Buck Lodge Middle better than Central Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle ranks higher (79.6 vs 13.4 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 Buck Lodge Middle and Central Middle?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Adelphi and Edgewater in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buck Lodge Middle: 1,200. Central Middle: 1,204. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buck Lodge Middle and Central Middle rank in Maryland?
Buck Lodge Middle is 216th of 225 and Central Middle is 15th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).