North Carroll Middle vs Spring Garden Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 6.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Carroll Middle
Hampstead · Public middle · Grades 6–8
626 students
Spring Garden Elementary
Hampstead · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
439 students
| Measure | North Carroll Middle Hampstead, Maryland | Spring Garden Elementary Hampstead, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 62 Top 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #68 of 225 | #71 of 879 |
| National rank | #5122 of 15,369 | #5693 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 626 | 439 |
| Enrollment | 626 | 439 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30% | 32.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| city | Hampstead | Hampstead |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Spring Garden Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.8 vs 61.6).
- •Spring Garden Elementary does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Spring Garden Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 59%).
- •North Carroll Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30% vs 32.8%).
- •Spring Garden Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.1).
- •North Carroll Middle is the larger school with 626 students compared with 439.
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 North Carroll Middle better than Spring Garden Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Spring Garden Elementary ranks higher (78.8 vs 61.6 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 North Carroll Middle and Spring Garden Elementary?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Hampstead and Hampstead in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Carroll Middle: 626. Spring Garden Elementary: 439. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Carroll Middle and Spring Garden Elementary rank in Maryland?
North Carroll Middle is 68th of 225 and Spring Garden Elementary is 71st of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).