Catoctin High vs Emmitsburg Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 9.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catoctin High
Thurmont · Public high · Grades 9–12
823 students
Emmitsburg Elementary
Emmitsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
211 students
| Measure | Catoctin High Thurmont, Maryland | Emmitsburg Elementary Emmitsburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 197 | #360 of 879 |
| National rank | #6434 of 16,910 | #24889 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 823 | 211 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 211 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 51.2% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Thurmont | Emmitsburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catoctin High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 50.4).
- •Catoctin High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Catoctin High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Catoctin High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 51.2%).
- •Emmitsburg Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 20.1).
- •Catoctin High is the larger school with 823 students compared with 211.
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 Catoctin High better than Emmitsburg Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Catoctin High ranks higher (57.5 vs 50.4 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 Catoctin High and Emmitsburg Elementary?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Thurmont and Emmitsburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catoctin High: 823. Emmitsburg Elementary: 211. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catoctin High and Emmitsburg Elementary rank in Maryland?
Catoctin High is 88th of 197 and Emmitsburg Elementary is 360th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).