C. Milton Wright High vs Southampton Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C. Milton Wright High
Bel Air · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,291 students
Southampton Middle
Bel Air · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,192 students
| Measure | C. Milton Wright High Bel Air, Maryland | Southampton Middle Bel Air, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #31 of 197 | #49 of 225 |
| National rank | #1956 of 16,910 | #3444 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,291 | 1,192 |
| Enrollment | 1,291 | 1,192 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 22.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 52% |
| city | Bel Air | Bel Air |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C. Milton Wright High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 69.6).
- •C. Milton Wright High does better on math proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •C. Milton Wright High does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 59%).
- •Southampton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.8% vs 25.3%).
- •Southampton Middle does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.3).
- •C. Milton Wright High is the larger school with 1,291 students compared with 1,192.
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 C. Milton Wright High better than Southampton Middle?
On the Success Index (US), C. Milton Wright High ranks higher (75.9 vs 69.6 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 C. Milton Wright High and Southampton Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bel Air and Bel Air in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C. Milton Wright High: 1,291. Southampton Middle: 1,192. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C. Milton Wright High and Southampton Middle rank in Maryland?
C. Milton Wright High is 31st of 197 and Southampton Middle is 49th of 225 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).