General Smallwood Middle School vs Matthew Henson Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 5.2 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
Matthew Henson Middle School
Indian Head · Public middle · Grades 6–8
701 students
| Measure | General Smallwood Middle School Indian Head, Maryland | Matthew Henson Middle School Indian Head, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 225 | #166 of 225 |
| National rank | #11745 of 15,369 | #12040 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 500 | 701 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 701 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.8% | 48.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 21% |
| city | Indian Head | Indian Head |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •General Smallwood Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.9 vs 29.4).
- •Matthew Henson Middle School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •Matthew Henson Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 59.8%).
- •General Smallwood Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 18.4).
- •Matthew Henson Middle School is the larger school with 701 students compared with 500.
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 Matthew Henson Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), General Smallwood Middle School ranks higher (30.9 vs 29.4 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 Matthew Henson Middle School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Indian Head and Indian Head in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
General Smallwood Middle School: 500. Matthew Henson Middle School: 701. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do General Smallwood Middle School and Matthew Henson Middle School rank in Maryland?
General Smallwood Middle School is 160th of 225 and Matthew Henson Middle School is 166th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).