Esperanza Middle vs Great Mills High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Esperanza Middle
Lexington Park · Public middle · Grades 6–8
835 students
Great Mills High
Great Mills · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,697 students
| Measure | Esperanza Middle Lexington Park, Maryland | Great Mills High Great Mills, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 225 | #127 of 197 |
| National rank | #7875 of 15,369 | #9685 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 835 | 1,697 |
| Enrollment | 835 | 1,697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| city | Lexington Park | Great Mills |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Esperanza Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.9 vs 45.0).
- •Great Mills High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Great Mills High does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 45%).
- •Esperanza Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.8% vs 57.5%).
- •Esperanza Middle does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.3).
- •Great Mills High is the larger school with 1,697 students compared with 835.
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 Esperanza Middle better than Great Mills High?
On the Success Index (US), Esperanza Middle ranks higher (48.9 vs 45.0 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 Esperanza Middle and Great Mills High?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Lexington Park and Great Mills in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Esperanza Middle: 835. Great Mills High: 1,697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Esperanza Middle and Great Mills High rank in Maryland?
Esperanza Middle is 102nd of 225 and Great Mills High is 127th of 197 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).