Dumbarton Middle vs Towson High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dumbarton Middle
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,064 students
Towson High
Towson · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,558 students
| Measure | Dumbarton Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Towson High Towson, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #59 of 225 | #34 of 197 |
| National rank | #4260 of 15,369 | #2112 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,064 | 1,558 |
| Enrollment | 1,064 | 1,558 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.3% | 27.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 69% |
| city | Baltimore | Towson |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Towson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 65.6).
- •Towson High does better on math proficiency (69% vs 50%).
- •Towson High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 59%).
- •Towson High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.1% vs 29.3%).
- •Dumbarton Middle does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.9).
- •Towson High is the larger school with 1,558 students compared with 1,064.
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 Dumbarton Middle better than Towson High?
On the Success Index (US), Towson High ranks higher (75.2 vs 65.6 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 Dumbarton Middle and Towson High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Towson in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dumbarton Middle: 1,064. Towson High: 1,558. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dumbarton Middle and Towson High rank in Maryland?
Dumbarton Middle is 59th of 225 and Towson High is 34th of 197 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).