Mill Creek Middle vs Southern Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mill Creek Middle
Lusby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
436 students
Southern Middle
Lusby · Public middle · Grades 6–8
442 students
| Measure | Mill Creek Middle Lusby, Maryland | Southern Middle Lusby, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #106 of 225 | #132 of 225 |
| National rank | #8021 of 15,369 | #10177 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 436 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 436 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.2% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 28% |
| city | Lusby | Lusby |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mill Creek Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.3 vs 38.5).
- •Mill Creek Middle does better on math proficiency (45% vs 28%).
- •Mill Creek Middle does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 38%).
- •Southern Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.5% vs 53.2%).
- •Southern Middle does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.1).
- •Southern Middle is the larger school with 442 students compared with 436.
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 Mill Creek Middle better than Southern Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mill Creek Middle ranks higher (48.3 vs 38.5 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 Mill Creek Middle and Southern Middle?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Lusby and Lusby in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mill Creek Middle: 436. Southern Middle: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mill Creek Middle and Southern Middle rank in Maryland?
Mill Creek Middle is 106th of 225 and Southern Middle is 132nd of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).