Damascus High vs John T. Baker Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Damascus High
Damascus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,390 students
John T. Baker Middle School
Damascus · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
| Measure | Damascus High Damascus, Maryland | John T. Baker Middle School Damascus, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 197 | #71 of 225 |
| National rank | #2035 of 16,910 | #5522 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,390 | 841 |
| Enrollment | 1,390 | 841 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 40% |
| city | Damascus | Damascus |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Damascus High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 59.8).
- •Damascus High does better on math proficiency (74% vs 40%).
- •Damascus High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 58%).
- •Damascus High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 37.1%).
- •John T. Baker Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.2).
- •Damascus High is the larger school with 1,390 students compared with 841.
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 Damascus High better than John T. Baker Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Damascus High ranks higher (75.5 vs 59.8 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 Damascus High and John T. Baker Middle School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Damascus and Damascus in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Damascus High: 1,390. John T. Baker Middle School: 841. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Damascus High and John T. Baker Middle School rank in Maryland?
Damascus High is 33rd of 197 and John T. Baker Middle School is 71st of 225 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).