Cambridge-South Dorchester High School vs Choptank Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.3 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
Choptank Elementary School
Cambridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students
| Measure | Cambridge-South Dorchester High School Cambridge, Maryland | Choptank Elementary School Cambridge, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 197 | #751 of 879 |
| National rank | #10736 of 16,910 | #45017 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 811 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 811 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 95% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 11.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 17% |
| city | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cambridge-South Dorchester High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 19.7).
- •Cambridge-South Dorchester High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 17%).
- •Cambridge-South Dorchester High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Choptank Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.8 vs 16.9).
- •Cambridge-South Dorchester High School is the larger school with 811 students compared with 319.
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 Choptank Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Cambridge-South Dorchester High School ranks higher (40.9 vs 19.7 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 Choptank Elementary School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School: 811. Choptank Elementary School: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge-South Dorchester High School and Choptank Elementary School rank in Maryland?
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School is 137th of 197 and Choptank Elementary School is 751st of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).