Edgewood High vs Magnolia Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgewood High
Edgewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,440 students
Magnolia Middle
Joppa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
689 students
| Measure | Edgewood High Edgewood, Maryland | Magnolia Middle Joppa, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #131 of 197 | #185 of 225 |
| National rank | #10096 of 16,910 | #13088 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,440 | 689 |
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 689 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.4% | 76.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 15% |
| city | Edgewood | Joppa |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgewood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 23.7).
- •Edgewood High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 15%).
- •Edgewood High does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 20%).
- •Edgewood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 76.2%).
- •Magnolia Middle does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.2).
- •Edgewood High is the larger school with 1,440 students compared with 689.
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 Edgewood High better than Magnolia Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Edgewood High ranks higher (43.4 vs 23.7 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 Edgewood High and Magnolia Middle?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Edgewood and Joppa in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgewood High: 1,440. Magnolia Middle: 689. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgewood High and Magnolia Middle rank in Maryland?
Edgewood High is 131st of 197 and Magnolia Middle is 185th of 225 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).