General Smallwood Middle School vs Mace's Lane Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 91 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
General Smallwood Middle School
Indian Head · Public middle · Grades 6–8
500 students
Mace's Lane Middle School
Cambridge · Public middle · Grades 6–8
490 students
| Measure | General Smallwood Middle School Indian Head, Maryland | Mace's Lane Middle School Cambridge, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 225 | #199 of 225 |
| National rank | #11745 of 15,369 | #13911 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 500 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.8% | 87.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 6% |
| city | Indian Head | Cambridge |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •General Smallwood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.9 vs 19.2).
- •General Smallwood Middle School does better on math proficiency (21% vs 6%).
- •General Smallwood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 25%).
- •General Smallwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.8% vs 87.8%).
- •Mace's Lane Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.9).
- •General Smallwood Middle School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 490.
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 General Smallwood Middle School better than Mace's Lane Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), General Smallwood Middle School ranks higher (30.9 vs 19.2 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 General Smallwood Middle School and Mace's Lane Middle School?
About 91 km in a straight line, between Indian Head and Cambridge in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
General Smallwood Middle School: 500. Mace's Lane Middle School: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do General Smallwood Middle School and Mace's Lane Middle School rank in Maryland?
General Smallwood Middle School is 160th of 225 and Mace's Lane Middle School is 199th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).