Buck Lodge Middle vs Cool Spring Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.4 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
Cool Spring Elementary
Adelphi · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
458 students
| Measure | Buck Lodge Middle Adelphi, Maryland | Cool Spring Elementary Adelphi, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #216 of 225 | #774 of 879 |
| National rank | #14771 of 15,369 | #45776 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,200 | 458 |
| Enrollment | 1,200 | 458 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.7% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 25% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 15% |
| city | Adelphi | Adelphi |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cool Spring Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.5 vs 13.4).
- •Cool Spring Elementary does better on math proficiency (15% vs 12%).
- •Buck Lodge Middle does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 20%).
- •Buck Lodge Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.7% vs 95.9%).
- •Cool Spring Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.8).
- •Buck Lodge Middle is the larger school with 1,200 students compared with 458.
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 Cool Spring Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cool Spring Elementary ranks higher (18.5 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 Cool Spring Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Adelphi and Adelphi in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buck Lodge Middle: 1,200. Cool Spring Elementary: 458. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buck Lodge Middle and Cool Spring Elementary rank in Maryland?
Buck Lodge Middle is 216th of 225 and Cool Spring Elementary is 774th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).