Meade Middle vs Sykesville Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 34 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meade Middle
Fort Meade · Public middle · Grades 6–8
697 students
Sykesville Middle
Sykesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
697 students
| Measure | Meade Middle Fort Meade, Maryland | Sykesville Middle Sykesville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #182 of 225 | #21 of 225 |
| National rank | #12860 of 15,369 | #1882 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 697 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 697 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.5% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 58% |
| city | Fort Meade | Sykesville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sykesville Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 25.0).
- •Sykesville Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 11%).
- •Sykesville Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 27%).
- •Sykesville Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 74.5%).
- •Meade Middle does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 15.2).
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 Middle better than Sykesville Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sykesville Middle ranks higher (77.7 vs 25.0 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 Middle and Sykesville Middle?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Fort Meade and Sykesville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meade Middle: 697. Sykesville Middle: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meade Middle and Sykesville Middle rank in Maryland?
Meade Middle is 182nd of 225 and Sykesville Middle is 21st of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).