George's Creek Elementary vs Mountain Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 9.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
George's Creek Elementary
Lonaconing · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
272 students
Mountain Ridge High School
Frostburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
743 students
| Measure | George's Creek Elementary Lonaconing, Maryland | Mountain Ridge High School Frostburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #516 of 879 | #92 of 197 |
| National rank | #33661 of 50,301 | #6821 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 272 | 743 |
| Enrollment | 272 | 743 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.1% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 42% |
| city | Lonaconing | Frostburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mountain Ridge High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 37.5).
- •Mountain Ridge High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 37%).
- •Mountain Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 37%).
- •Mountain Ridge High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.6% vs 69.1%).
- •George's Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.5).
- •Mountain Ridge High School is the larger school with 743 students compared with 272.
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 George's Creek Elementary better than Mountain Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mountain Ridge High School ranks higher (55.9 vs 37.5 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 George's Creek Elementary and Mountain Ridge High School?
About 9.1 km in a straight line, between Lonaconing and Frostburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
George's Creek Elementary: 272. Mountain Ridge High School: 743. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do George's Creek Elementary and Mountain Ridge High School rank in Maryland?
George's Creek Elementary is 516th of 879 and Mountain Ridge High School is 92nd of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).