Clear Spring Middle vs Northern Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 117 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clear Spring Middle
Clear Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
301 students
Northern Middle School
Accident · Public middle · Grades 6–8
305 students
| Measure | Clear Spring Middle Clear Spring, Maryland | Northern Middle School Accident, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #70 of 225 | #79 of 225 |
| National rank | #5155 of 15,369 | #6446 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 301 | 305 |
| Enrollment | 301 | 305 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.2% | 55.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 13.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 41% |
| city | Clear Spring | Accident |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Clear Spring Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.4 vs 55.6).
- •Clear Spring Middle does better on math proficiency (48% vs 41%).
- •Clear Spring Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •Clear Spring Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 55.1%).
- •Clear Spring Middle does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.3).
- •Northern Middle School is the larger school with 305 students compared with 301.
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 Clear Spring Middle better than Northern Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Clear Spring Middle ranks higher (61.4 vs 55.6 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 Clear Spring Middle and Northern Middle School?
About 117 km in a straight line, between Clear Spring and Accident in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clear Spring Middle: 301. Northern Middle School: 305. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clear Spring Middle and Northern Middle School rank in Maryland?
Clear Spring Middle is 70th of 225 and Northern Middle School is 79th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).