Mount Airy Middle vs New Market Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 11 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Airy Middle
Mount Airy · Public middle · Grades 6–8
761 students
New Market Middle
New Market · Public middle · Grades 6–8
676 students
| Measure | Mount Airy Middle Mount Airy, Maryland | New Market Middle New Market, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #39 of 225 | #45 of 225 |
| National rank | #2778 of 15,369 | #3263 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 761 | 676 |
| Enrollment | 761 | 676 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.4% | 17.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 51% |
| city | Mount Airy | New Market |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Airy Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 70.4).
- •Mount Airy Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 51%).
- •Mount Airy Middle does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 65%).
- •New Market Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.9% vs 19.4%).
- •Mount Airy Middle is the larger school with 761 students compared with 676.
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 Mount Airy Middle better than New Market Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Airy Middle ranks higher (72.8 vs 70.4 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 Mount Airy Middle and New Market Middle?
About 11 km in a straight line, between Mount Airy and New Market in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Airy Middle: 761. New Market Middle: 676. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Airy Middle and New Market Middle rank in Maryland?
Mount Airy Middle is 39th of 225 and New Market Middle is 45th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).