Thurmont Elementary vs Thurmont Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 785 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thurmont Elementary
Thurmont · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
283 students
Thurmont Middle
Thurmont · Public middle · Grades 6–8
507 students
| Measure | Thurmont Elementary Thurmont, Maryland | Thurmont Middle Thurmont, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #381 of 879 | #90 of 225 |
| National rank | #26518 of 50,301 | #7154 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 283 | 507 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 507 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.1% | 48.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 39% |
| city | Thurmont | Thurmont |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurmont Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.2 vs 48.0).
- •Thurmont Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 39%).
- •Thurmont Middle does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 39%).
- •Thurmont Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.3% vs 55.1%).
- •Thurmont Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.9).
- •Thurmont Middle is the larger school with 507 students compared with 283.
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 Thurmont Elementary better than Thurmont Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Thurmont Middle ranks higher (52.2 vs 48.0 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 Thurmont Elementary and Thurmont Middle?
About 785 m in a straight line, between Thurmont and Thurmont in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Thurmont Elementary: 283. Thurmont Middle: 507. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Thurmont Elementary and Thurmont Middle rank in Maryland?
Thurmont Elementary is 381st of 879 and Thurmont Middle is 90th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).