Academy for College and Career Exploration vs Dorothy I. Height Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy for College and Career Exploration
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 6–12
967 students
Dorothy I. Height Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
| Measure | Academy for College and Career Exploration Baltimore, Maryland | Dorothy I. Height Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #191 of 197 | #846 of 879 |
| National rank | #16183 of 16,910 | #48281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 967 | 435 |
| Enrollment | 967 | 435 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 79.1% | 88.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 7.5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (14.1 vs 13.5).
- •Dorothy I. Height Elementary does better on math proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Dorothy I. Height Elementary does better on reading proficiency (7.5% vs 2.5%).
- •Academy for College and Career Exploration does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (79.1% vs 88.3%).
- •Academy for College and Career Exploration does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.5).
- •Academy for College and Career Exploration is the larger school with 967 students compared with 435.
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 Academy for College and Career Exploration better than Dorothy I. Height Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Academy for College and Career Exploration and Dorothy I. Height Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy for College and Career Exploration: 967. Dorothy I. Height Elementary: 435. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy for College and Career Exploration and Dorothy I. Height Elementary rank in Maryland?
Academy for College and Career Exploration is 191st of 197 and Dorothy I. Height Elementary is 846th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).