Abingdon Elementary vs William S. James Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Abingdon Elementary
Abingdon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
641 students
William S. James Elementary
Abingdon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
463 students
| Measure | Abingdon Elementary Abingdon, Maryland | William S. James Elementary Abingdon, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 59 Top 50% |
| State rank | #321 of 879 | #281 of 879 |
| National rank | #22677 of 50,301 | #19255 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 641 | 463 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 463 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.5% | 29.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 48% |
| city | Abingdon | Abingdon |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William S. James Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.5 vs 53.5).
- •William S. James Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 45%).
- •William S. James Elementary does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •William S. James Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.2% vs 46.5%).
- •Abingdon Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 15.4).
- •Abingdon Elementary is the larger school with 641 students compared with 463.
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 Abingdon Elementary better than William S. James Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), William S. James Elementary ranks higher (58.5 vs 53.5 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 Abingdon Elementary and William S. James Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Abingdon and Abingdon in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Abingdon Elementary: 641. William S. James Elementary: 463. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Abingdon Elementary and William S. James Elementary rank in Maryland?
Abingdon Elementary is 321st of 879 and William S. James Elementary is 281st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).