Allegany High vs Parkside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Allegany High
Cumberland · Public high · Grades 9–12
719 students
Parkside Elementary
Lavale · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
222 students
| Measure | Allegany High Cumberland, Maryland | Parkside Elementary Lavale, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 54 Top 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #96 of 197 | #177 of 879 |
| National rank | #7328 of 16,910 | #12293 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 719 | 222 |
| Enrollment | 719 | 222 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 50.1% | 50.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 57% |
| city | Cumberland | Lavale |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.6 vs 53.9).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 37%).
- •Allegany High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (50.1% vs 50.5%).
- •Parkside Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 16.0).
- •Allegany High is the larger school with 719 students compared with 222.
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 Allegany High better than Parkside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Parkside Elementary ranks higher (68.6 vs 53.9 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 Allegany High and Parkside Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Cumberland and Lavale in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Allegany High: 719. Parkside Elementary: 222. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Allegany High and Parkside Elementary rank in Maryland?
Allegany High is 96th of 197 and Parkside Elementary is 177th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).