Nicholas Orem Middle vs Northwestern High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Nicholas Orem Middle
Hyattsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,007 students
Northwestern High
Hyattsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,396 students
| Measure | Nicholas Orem Middle Hyattsville, Maryland | Northwestern High Hyattsville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #224 of 225 | #181 of 197 |
| National rank | #15091 of 15,369 | #15629 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,007 | 2,396 |
| Enrollment | 1,007 | 2,396 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 96.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 16% |
| city | Hyattsville | Hyattsville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwestern High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.9 vs 10.1).
- •Northwestern High does better on math proficiency (16% vs 7%).
- •Northwestern High does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 19%).
- •Northwestern High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (96.4% vs 96.8%).
- •Northwestern High does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.2).
- •Northwestern High is the larger school with 2,396 students compared with 1,007.
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 Nicholas Orem Middle better than Northwestern High?
On the Success Index (US), Northwestern High ranks higher (17.9 vs 10.1 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 Nicholas Orem Middle and Northwestern High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hyattsville and Hyattsville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Nicholas Orem Middle: 1,007. Northwestern High: 2,396. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Nicholas Orem Middle and Northwestern High rank in Maryland?
Nicholas Orem Middle is 224th of 225 and Northwestern High is 181st of 197 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).