Arrowhead Elementary vs Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arrowhead Elementary
Upper Marlboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
378 students
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High
Upper Marlboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,291 students
| Measure | Arrowhead Elementary Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #788 of 879 | #167 of 197 |
| National rank | #46152 of 50,301 | #15039 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 378 | 2,291 |
| Enrollment | 378 | 2,291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.3% | 57.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 14% |
| city | Upper Marlboro | Upper Marlboro |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.4 vs 17.8).
- •Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High does better on math proficiency (14% vs 10%).
- •Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 17%).
- •Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.9% vs 87.3%).
- •Arrowhead Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 18.9).
- •Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High is the larger school with 2,291 students compared with 378.
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 Arrowhead Elementary better than Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High ranks higher (21.4 vs 17.8 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 Arrowhead Elementary and Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Upper Marlboro and Upper Marlboro in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arrowhead Elementary: 378. Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High: 2,291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arrowhead Elementary and Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High rank in Maryland?
Arrowhead Elementary is 788th of 879 and Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High is 167th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).