Mount Harmony Elementary vs Northern Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Harmony Elementary
Owings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
656 students
Northern Middle
Owings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
745 students
| Measure | Mount Harmony Elementary Owings, Maryland | Northern Middle Owings, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #48 of 879 | #25 of 225 |
| National rank | #3911 of 50,301 | #2041 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 656 | 745 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 745 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.1% | 17% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 58% |
| city | Owings | Owings |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Harmony Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 76.8).
- •Mount Harmony Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 58%).
- •Northern Middle does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 78%).
- •Northern Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17% vs 22.1%).
- •Mount Harmony Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 19.1).
- •Northern Middle is the larger school with 745 students compared with 656.
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 Harmony Elementary better than Northern Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Harmony Elementary ranks higher (82.0 vs 76.8 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 Harmony Elementary and Northern Middle?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Owings and Owings in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Harmony Elementary: 656. Northern Middle: 745. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Harmony Elementary and Northern Middle rank in Maryland?
Mount Harmony Elementary is 48th of 879 and Northern Middle is 25th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).