Mount Savage Middle vs North Dorchester Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 287 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
North Dorchester Middle School
Hurlock · Public middle · Grades 6–8
414 students
| Measure | Mount Savage Middle Mount Savage, Maryland | North Dorchester Middle School Hurlock, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #65 of 225 | #145 of 225 |
| National rank | #4783 of 15,369 | #10764 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 408 | 414 |
| Enrollment | 408 | 414 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.8% | 62.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 23% |
| city | Mount Savage | Hurlock |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Savage Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.2 vs 35.5).
- •Mount Savage Middle does better on math proficiency (43% vs 23%).
- •Mount Savage Middle does better on reading proficiency (60% vs 42%).
- •Mount Savage Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.8% vs 62.8%).
- •Mount Savage Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.8).
- •North Dorchester Middle School is the larger school with 414 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 North Dorchester Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Savage Middle ranks higher (63.2 vs 35.5 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 Mount Savage Middle and North Dorchester Middle School?
About 287 km in a straight line, between Mount Savage and Hurlock in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Savage Middle: 408. North Dorchester Middle School: 414. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Savage Middle and North Dorchester Middle School rank in Maryland?
Mount Savage Middle is 65th of 225 and North Dorchester Middle School is 145th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).