Martin Luther King Jr. Middle vs Northern Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 65 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle
Germantown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
Northern Middle
Hagerstown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
| Measure | Martin Luther King Jr. Middle Germantown, Maryland | Northern Middle Hagerstown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #128 of 225 | #142 of 225 |
| National rank | #9644 of 15,369 | #10596 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 841 | 841 |
| Enrollment | 841 | 841 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.1% | 61.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 24% |
| city | Germantown | Hagerstown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.8 vs 36.3).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 24%).
- •Northern Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 40%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.1% vs 61.2%).
- •Martin Luther King Jr. Middle does better on students per teacher (13.3 vs 13.8).
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 Martin Luther King Jr. Middle better than Northern Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Martin Luther King Jr. Middle ranks higher (40.8 vs 36.3 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 Martin Luther King Jr. Middle and Northern Middle?
About 65 km in a straight line, between Germantown and Hagerstown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle: 841. Northern Middle: 841. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Martin Luther King Jr. Middle and Northern Middle rank in Maryland?
Martin Luther King Jr. Middle is 128th of 225 and Northern Middle is 142nd of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).