Catoctin High vs Smithsburg High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 14 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
Smithsburg High
Smithsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
733 students
| Measure | Catoctin High Thurmont, Maryland | Smithsburg High Smithsburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 197 | #73 of 197 |
| National rank | #6434 of 16,910 | #5317 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 823 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| city | Thurmont | Smithsburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Smithsburg High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.9 vs 57.5).
- •Catoctin High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Smithsburg High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 57%).
- •Catoctin High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 44.1%).
- •Smithsburg High does better on students per teacher (18.3 vs 20.1).
- •Catoctin High is the larger school with 823 students compared with 733.
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 Smithsburg High?
On the Success Index (US), Smithsburg High ranks higher (61.9 vs 57.5 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 Smithsburg High?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Thurmont and Smithsburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catoctin High: 823. Smithsburg High: 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catoctin High and Smithsburg High rank in Maryland?
Catoctin High is 88th of 197 and Smithsburg High is 73rd of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).