Meade High vs Paint Branch High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 19 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meade High
Ft Meade · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,045 students
Paint Branch High
Burtonsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,038 students
| Measure | Meade High Ft Meade, Maryland | Paint Branch High Burtonsville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #139 of 197 | #85 of 197 |
| National rank | #10848 of 16,910 | #6362 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,045 | 2,038 |
| Enrollment | 2,045 | 2,038 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 47% |
| city | Ft Meade | Burtonsville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paint Branch High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 40.5).
- •Paint Branch High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •Paint Branch High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 49%).
- •Paint Branch High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 53.1%).
- •Paint Branch High does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 15.9).
- •Meade High is the larger school with 2,045 students compared with 2,038.
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 Meade High better than Paint Branch High?
On the Success Index (US), Paint Branch High ranks higher (57.8 vs 40.5 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 Meade High and Paint Branch High?
About 19 km in a straight line, between Ft Meade and Burtonsville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meade High: 2,045. Paint Branch High: 2,038. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meade High and Paint Branch High rank in Maryland?
Meade High is 139th of 197 and Paint Branch High is 85th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).