Cambridge-South Dorchester High School vs Catoctin High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 167 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School
Cambridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
811 students
Catoctin High
Thurmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
823 students
| Measure | Cambridge-South Dorchester High School Cambridge, Maryland | Catoctin High Thurmont, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 197 | #88 of 197 |
| National rank | #10736 of 16,910 | #6434 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 811 | 823 |
| Enrollment | 811 | 823 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 40.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 57% |
| city | Cambridge | Thurmont |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catoctin High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 40.9).
- •Catoctin High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Cambridge-South Dorchester High School does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 20.1).
- •Catoctin High is the larger school with 823 students compared with 811.
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 Cambridge-South Dorchester High School better than Catoctin High?
On the Success Index (US), Catoctin High ranks higher (57.5 vs 40.9 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 Cambridge-South Dorchester High School and Catoctin High?
About 167 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Thurmont in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School: 811. Catoctin High: 823. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge-South Dorchester High School and Catoctin High rank in Maryland?
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School is 137th of 197 and Catoctin High is 88th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).