Hurlock Elementary School vs North Dorchester Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 5.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hurlock Elementary School
Hurlock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
391 students
North Dorchester Middle School
Hurlock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
414 students
| Measure | Hurlock Elementary School Hurlock, Maryland | North Dorchester Middle School Hurlock, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #666 of 879 | #145 of 225 |
| National rank | #41581 of 50,301 | #10764 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 391 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 23% |
| city | Hurlock | Hurlock |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •North Dorchester Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.5 vs 25.2).
- •Hurlock Elementary School does better on math proficiency (27% vs 23%).
- •North Dorchester Middle School does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 21%).
- •North Dorchester Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.8% vs 75.4%).
- •Hurlock Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.8).
- •North Dorchester Middle School is the larger school with 414 students compared with 391.
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 Hurlock Elementary School better than North Dorchester Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), North Dorchester Middle School ranks higher (35.5 vs 25.2 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 Hurlock Elementary School and North Dorchester Middle School?
About 5.2 km in a straight line, between Hurlock and Hurlock in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hurlock Elementary School: 391. North Dorchester Middle School: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hurlock Elementary School and North Dorchester Middle School rank in Maryland?
Hurlock Elementary School is 666th of 879 and North Dorchester Middle School is 145th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).