Frost Elementary vs Mountain Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frost Elementary
Frostburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
243 students
Mountain Ridge High School
Frostburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
743 students
| Measure | Frost Elementary Frostburg, Maryland | Mountain Ridge High School Frostburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #54 of 879 | #92 of 197 |
| National rank | #4823 of 50,301 | #6821 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 243 | 743 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 743 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 36.6% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 42% |
| city | Frostburg | Frostburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frost Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.3 vs 55.9).
- •Frost Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 42%).
- •Frost Elementary does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 67%).
- •Frost Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 48.6%).
- •Frost Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.5).
- •Mountain Ridge High School is the larger school with 743 students compared with 243.
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 Frost Elementary better than Mountain Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Frost Elementary ranks higher (80.3 vs 55.9 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 Frost Elementary and Mountain Ridge High School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Frostburg and Frostburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frost Elementary: 243. Mountain Ridge High School: 743. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frost Elementary and Mountain Ridge High School rank in Maryland?
Frost Elementary is 54th of 879 and Mountain Ridge High School is 92nd of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).