Lakelands Park Middle vs Quince Orchard High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lakelands Park Middle
Gaithersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
993 students
Quince Orchard High
Gaithersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,100 students
| Measure | Lakelands Park Middle Gaithersburg, Maryland | Quince Orchard High Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #55 of 225 | #68 of 197 |
| National rank | #3934 of 15,369 | #4967 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 993 | 2,100 |
| Enrollment | 993 | 2,100 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 49% | 55% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakelands Park Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.3 vs 63.3).
- •Quince Orchard High does better on math proficiency (55% vs 49%).
- •Lakelands Park Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 62%).
- •Lakelands Park Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34% vs 38%).
- •Lakelands Park Middle does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 16.2).
- •Quince Orchard High is the larger school with 2,100 students compared with 993.
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 Lakelands Park Middle better than Quince Orchard High?
On the Success Index (US), Lakelands Park Middle ranks higher (67.3 vs 63.3 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 Lakelands Park Middle and Quince Orchard High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lakelands Park Middle: 993. Quince Orchard High: 2,100. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lakelands Park Middle and Quince Orchard High rank in Maryland?
Lakelands Park Middle is 55th of 225 and Quince Orchard High is 68th of 197 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).