Cambridge-South Dorchester High School vs Mace's Lane Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.5 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
Mace's Lane Middle School
Cambridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
490 students
| Measure | Cambridge-South Dorchester High School Cambridge, Maryland | Mace's Lane Middle School Cambridge, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #137 of 197 | #199 of 225 |
| National rank | #10736 of 16,910 | #13911 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 811 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 811 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 6% |
| city | Cambridge | Cambridge |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cambridge-South Dorchester High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.9 vs 19.2).
- •Cambridge-South Dorchester High School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 6%).
- •Cambridge-South Dorchester High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 25%).
- •Mace's Lane Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.9).
- •Cambridge-South Dorchester High School is the larger school with 811 students compared with 490.
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 Mace's Lane Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cambridge-South Dorchester High School ranks higher (40.9 vs 19.2 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 Mace's Lane Middle School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Cambridge and Cambridge in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School: 811. Mace's Lane Middle School: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cambridge-South Dorchester High School and Mace's Lane Middle School rank in Maryland?
Cambridge-South Dorchester High School is 137th of 197 and Mace's Lane Middle School is 199th of 225 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).