Cascade Elementary vs Smithsburg Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cascade Elementary
Cascade · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
137 students
Smithsburg Middle
Smithsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
554 students
| Measure | Cascade Elementary Cascade, Maryland | Smithsburg Middle Smithsburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #503 of 879 | #66 of 225 |
| National rank | #33136 of 50,301 | #4874 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 137 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 137 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 46.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 50% |
| city | Cascade | Smithsburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithsburg Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.8 vs 38.2).
- •Smithsburg Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 37%).
- •Smithsburg Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 42%).
- •Smithsburg Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.4% vs 60.6%).
- •Smithsburg Middle does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.6).
- •Smithsburg Middle is the larger school with 554 students compared with 137.
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 Cascade Elementary better than Smithsburg Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Smithsburg Middle ranks higher (62.8 vs 38.2 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 Cascade Elementary and Smithsburg Middle?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Cascade and Smithsburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cascade Elementary: 137. Smithsburg Middle: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cascade Elementary and Smithsburg Middle rank in Maryland?
Cascade Elementary is 503rd of 879 and Smithsburg Middle is 66th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).