Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC vs Kettering Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC
Largo · Public high · Grades 9–12
462 students
Kettering Elementary
Upper Marlboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
415 students
| Measure | Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC Largo, Maryland | Kettering Elementary Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #39 of 197 | #829 of 879 |
| National rank | #2426 of 16,910 | #47394 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 462 | 415 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 415 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.2% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 97.5% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 14% |
| city | Largo | Upper Marlboro |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 15.5).
- •Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC does better on math proficiency (82% vs 14%).
- •Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC does better on reading proficiency (97.5% vs 24%).
- •Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.2% vs 92%).
- •Kettering Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.5).
- •Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC is the larger school with 462 students compared with 415.
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 of Health Sciences at PGCC better than Kettering Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC ranks higher (73.6 vs 15.5 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 Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC and Kettering Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Largo and Upper Marlboro in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC: 462. Kettering Elementary: 415. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC and Kettering Elementary rank in Maryland?
Academy of Health Sciences at PGCC is 39th of 197 and Kettering Elementary is 829th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).