Mardela Middle & High vs Mountain Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 303 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mardela Middle & High
Mardela Springs · Public high · Grades 6–12
742 students
Mountain Ridge High School
Frostburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
743 students
| Measure | Mardela Middle & High Mardela Springs, Maryland | Mountain Ridge High School Frostburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 197 | #92 of 197 |
| National rank | #5562 of 16,910 | #6821 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 742 | 743 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 743 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| city | Mardela Springs | Frostburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mardela Middle & High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.0 vs 55.9).
- •Mountain Ridge High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Mardela Middle & High does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 67%).
- •Mardela Middle & High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 48.6%).
- •Mardela Middle & High does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.5).
- •Mountain Ridge High School is the larger school with 743 students compared with 742.
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 Mardela Middle & High better than Mountain Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mardela Middle & High ranks higher (61.0 vs 55.9 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 Mardela Middle & High and Mountain Ridge High School?
About 303 km in a straight line, between Mardela Springs and Frostburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mardela Middle & High: 742. Mountain Ridge High School: 743. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mardela Middle & High and Mountain Ridge High School rank in Maryland?
Mardela Middle & High is 79th of 197 and Mountain Ridge High School is 92nd of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).