MacArthur Middle vs Meade High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 954 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
MacArthur Middle
Fort Meade · Public middle · Grades 6–8
992 students
Meade High
Ft Meade · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,045 students
| Measure | MacArthur Middle Fort Meade, Maryland | Meade High Ft Meade, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #140 of 225 | #139 of 197 |
| National rank | #10531 of 15,369 | #10848 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 992 | 2,045 |
| Enrollment | 992 | 2,045 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.2% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 29% |
| city | Fort Meade | Ft Meade |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meade High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.5 vs 36.6).
- •Meade High does better on math proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •Meade High does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 34%).
- •Meade High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 54.2%).
- •MacArthur Middle does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.9).
- •Meade High is the larger school with 2,045 students compared with 992.
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 MacArthur Middle better than Meade High?
On the Success Index (US), Meade High ranks higher (40.5 vs 36.6 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 MacArthur Middle and Meade High?
About 954 m in a straight line, between Fort Meade and Ft Meade in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
MacArthur Middle: 992. Meade High: 2,045. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do MacArthur Middle and Meade High rank in Maryland?
MacArthur Middle is 140th of 225 and Meade High is 139th of 197 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).