Central Middle vs Mayo Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Middle
Edgewater · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,204 students
Mayo Elementary
Edgewater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
| Measure | Central Middle Edgewater, Maryland | Mayo Elementary Edgewater, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #15 of 225 | #104 of 879 |
| National rank | #1539 of 15,369 | #7672 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,204 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 1,204 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20% | 17.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 62% |
| city | Edgewater | Edgewater |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 75.5).
- •Central Middle does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Mayo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 20%).
- •Mayo Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 15.4).
- •Central Middle is the larger school with 1,204 students compared with 351.
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 Central Middle better than Mayo Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central Middle ranks higher (79.6 vs 75.5 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 Central Middle and Mayo Elementary?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Edgewater and Edgewater in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Middle: 1,204. Mayo Elementary: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Middle and Mayo Elementary rank in Maryland?
Central Middle is 15th of 225 and Mayo Elementary is 104th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).