Leonardtown Middle vs Margaret Brent Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 15 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Leonardtown Middle
Leonardtown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
969 students
Margaret Brent Middle
Mechanicsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
878 students
| Measure | Leonardtown Middle Leonardtown, Maryland | Margaret Brent Middle Mechanicsville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #63 of 225 | #104 of 225 |
| National rank | #4663 of 15,369 | #7946 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 969 | 878 |
| Enrollment | 969 | 878 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.3% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 50% | 40% |
| city | Leonardtown | Mechanicsville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Leonardtown Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.7 vs 48.6).
- •Leonardtown Middle does better on math proficiency (50% vs 40%).
- •Leonardtown Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 43%).
- •Leonardtown Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.3% vs 38.5%).
- •Margaret Brent Middle does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.3).
- •Leonardtown Middle is the larger school with 969 students compared with 878.
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 Leonardtown Middle better than Margaret Brent Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Leonardtown Middle ranks higher (63.7 vs 48.6 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 Leonardtown Middle and Margaret Brent Middle?
About 15 km in a straight line, between Leonardtown and Mechanicsville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Leonardtown Middle: 969. Margaret Brent Middle: 878. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Leonardtown Middle and Margaret Brent Middle rank in Maryland?
Leonardtown Middle is 63rd of 225 and Margaret Brent Middle is 104th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).