Mount Savage Middle vs Mountain Ridge High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Savage Middle
Mount Savage · Public middle · Grades 6–8
408 students
Mountain Ridge High School
Frostburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
743 students
| Measure | Mount Savage Middle Mount Savage, Maryland | Mountain Ridge High School Frostburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 225 | #92 of 197 |
| National rank | #4783 of 15,369 | #6821 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 408 | 743 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 743 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 42% |
| city | Mount Savage | Frostburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Savage Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 55.9).
- •Mount Savage Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 42%).
- •Mountain Ridge High School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 60%).
- •Mount Savage Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 48.6%).
- •Mount Savage Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.5).
- •Mountain Ridge High School is the larger school with 743 students compared with 408.
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 Savage Middle better than Mountain Ridge High School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Savage Middle ranks higher (63.2 vs 55.9 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 Savage Middle and Mountain Ridge High School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Mount Savage and Frostburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Savage Middle: 408. Mountain Ridge High School: 743. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Savage Middle and Mountain Ridge High School rank in Maryland?
Mount Savage Middle is 65th of 225 and Mountain Ridge High School is 92nd of 197 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).