Kent County Middle School vs Matapeake Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 37 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kent County Middle School
Chestertown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
354 students
Matapeake Middle School
Stevensville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
360 students
| Measure | Kent County Middle School Chestertown, Maryland | Matapeake Middle School Stevensville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #147 of 225 | #46 of 225 |
| National rank | #10822 of 15,369 | #3284 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 354 | 360 |
| Enrollment | 354 | 360 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 48% |
| city | Chestertown | Stevensville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matapeake Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.3 vs 35.2).
- •Matapeake Middle School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 22%).
- •Matapeake Middle School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 40%).
- •Matapeake Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.7% vs 75.4%).
- •Kent County Middle School does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 12.9).
- •Matapeake Middle School is the larger school with 360 students compared with 354.
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 Kent County Middle School better than Matapeake Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Matapeake Middle School ranks higher (70.3 vs 35.2 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 Kent County Middle School and Matapeake Middle School?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Chestertown and Stevensville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kent County Middle School: 354. Matapeake Middle School: 360. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kent County Middle School and Matapeake Middle School rank in Maryland?
Kent County Middle School is 147th of 225 and Matapeake Middle School is 46th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).