Mardela Middle & High vs Smithsburg High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 206 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
Smithsburg High
Smithsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
733 students
| Measure | Mardela Middle & High Mardela Springs, Maryland | Smithsburg High Smithsburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #79 of 197 | #73 of 197 |
| National rank | #5562 of 16,910 | #5317 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 742 | 733 |
| Enrollment | 742 | 733 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.9% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.3 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 52% |
| city | Mardela Springs | Smithsburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (61.0 vs 61.9).
- •Smithsburg High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 40%).
- •Smithsburg High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 44.9%).
- •Mardela Middle & High does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 18.3).
- •Mardela Middle & High is the larger school with 742 students compared with 733.
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 Smithsburg High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Mardela Middle & High and Smithsburg High?
About 206 km in a straight line, between Mardela Springs and Smithsburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mardela Middle & High: 742. Smithsburg High: 733. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mardela Middle & High and Smithsburg High rank in Maryland?
Mardela Middle & High is 79th of 197 and Smithsburg High is 73rd of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).