Crofton Middle vs Samuel Ogle Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 6.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crofton Middle
Gambrills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,345 students
Samuel Ogle Middle
Bowie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
806 students
| Measure | Crofton Middle Gambrills, Maryland | Samuel Ogle Middle Bowie, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #47 of 225 | #122 of 225 |
| National rank | #3379 of 15,369 | #9258 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,345 | 806 |
| Enrollment | 1,345 | 806 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.8% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 25% |
| city | Gambrills | Bowie |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crofton Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.8 vs 42.6).
- •Crofton Middle does better on math proficiency (53% vs 25%).
- •Crofton Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 53%).
- •Crofton Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 55.3%).
- •Samuel Ogle Middle does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.2).
- •Crofton Middle is the larger school with 1,345 students compared with 806.
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 Crofton Middle better than Samuel Ogle Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Crofton Middle ranks higher (69.8 vs 42.6 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 Crofton Middle and Samuel Ogle Middle?
About 6.2 km in a straight line, between Gambrills and Bowie in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crofton Middle: 1,345. Samuel Ogle Middle: 806. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crofton Middle and Samuel Ogle Middle rank in Maryland?
Crofton Middle is 47th of 225 and Samuel Ogle Middle is 122nd of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).