Matthew Henson Middle School vs Maurice J. McDonough High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Matthew Henson Middle School
Indian Head · Public middle · Grades 6–8
701 students
Maurice J. McDonough High School
Pomfret · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,163 students
| Measure | Matthew Henson Middle School Indian Head, Maryland | Maurice J. McDonough High School Pomfret, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 225 | #109 of 197 |
| National rank | #12040 of 15,369 | #8453 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 701 | 1,163 |
| Enrollment | 701 | 1,163 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 40.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 33% |
| city | Indian Head | Pomfret |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Maurice J. McDonough High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 29.4).
- •Maurice J. McDonough High School does better on math proficiency (33% vs 21%).
- •Maurice J. McDonough High School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 35%).
- •Maurice J. McDonough High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.9% vs 48.5%).
- •Maurice J. McDonough High School does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 18.4).
- •Maurice J. McDonough High School is the larger school with 1,163 students compared with 701.
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 Matthew Henson Middle School better than Maurice J. McDonough High School?
On the Success Index (US), Maurice J. McDonough High School ranks higher (49.7 vs 29.4 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 Matthew Henson Middle School and Maurice J. McDonough High School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Indian Head and Pomfret in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Matthew Henson Middle School: 701. Maurice J. McDonough High School: 1,163. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Matthew Henson Middle School and Maurice J. McDonough High School rank in Maryland?
Matthew Henson Middle School is 166th of 225 and Maurice J. McDonough High School is 109th of 197 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).