Catoctin High vs Thurmont Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.1 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
Thurmont Middle
Thurmont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
507 students
| Measure | Catoctin High Thurmont, Maryland | Thurmont Middle Thurmont, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 197 | #90 of 225 |
| National rank | #6434 of 16,910 | #7154 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 823 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 39% |
| city | Thurmont | Thurmont |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catoctin High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 52.2).
- •Catoctin High does better on math proficiency (57% vs 39%).
- •Catoctin High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Catoctin High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 48.3%).
- •Thurmont Middle does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 20.1).
- •Catoctin High is the larger school with 823 students compared with 507.
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 Thurmont Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Catoctin High ranks higher (57.5 vs 52.2 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 Catoctin High and Thurmont Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Thurmont and Thurmont in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catoctin High: 823. Thurmont Middle: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catoctin High and Thurmont Middle rank in Maryland?
Catoctin High is 88th of 197 and Thurmont Middle is 90th of 225 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).