Cherry Hill Middle vs Colonel Richardson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 102 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cherry Hill Middle
Elkton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
387 students
Colonel Richardson Middle School
Federalsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
390 students
| Measure | Cherry Hill Middle Elkton, Maryland | Colonel Richardson Middle School Federalsburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #92 of 225 | #155 of 225 |
| National rank | #7231 of 15,369 | #11440 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 387 | 390 |
| Enrollment | 387 | 390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49.9% | 68.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 27% |
| city | Elkton | Federalsburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cherry Hill Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.8 vs 32.3).
- •Cherry Hill Middle does better on math proficiency (39% vs 27%).
- •Cherry Hill Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 35%).
- •Cherry Hill Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.9% vs 68.5%).
- •Cherry Hill Middle does better on students per teacher (12.5 vs 13.4).
- •Colonel Richardson Middle School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 387.
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 Cherry Hill Middle better than Colonel Richardson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Cherry Hill Middle ranks higher (51.8 vs 32.3 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 Cherry Hill Middle and Colonel Richardson Middle School?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Elkton and Federalsburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cherry Hill Middle: 387. Colonel Richardson Middle School: 390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cherry Hill Middle and Colonel Richardson Middle School rank in Maryland?
Cherry Hill Middle is 92nd of 225 and Colonel Richardson Middle School is 155th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).