Catoctin High vs Thurmont Primary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.2 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 Primary
Thurmont · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
350 students
| Measure | Catoctin High Thurmont, Maryland | Thurmont Primary Thurmont, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 197 | #314 of 879 |
| National rank | #6434 of 16,910 | #22331 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 823 | 350 |
| Enrollment | 823 | 350 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.2% | 55.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.1 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | – |
| Math proficiency | 57% | – |
| city | Thurmont | Thurmont |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catoctin High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.5 vs 54.1).
- •Catoctin High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.2% vs 55.1%).
- •Thurmont Primary does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 20.1).
- •Catoctin High is the larger school with 823 students compared with 350.
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 Primary?
On the Success Index (US), Catoctin High ranks higher (57.5 vs 54.1 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 Primary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Thurmont and Thurmont in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catoctin High: 823. Thurmont Primary: 350. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catoctin High and Thurmont Primary rank in Maryland?
Catoctin High is 88th of 197 and Thurmont Primary is 314th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).