Baltimore City College vs Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 800 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baltimore City College
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,470 students
Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys
Baltimore · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
303 students
| Measure | Baltimore City College Baltimore, Maryland | Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 197 | #210 of 225 |
| National rank | #5476 of 16,910 | #14592 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 4–8 |
| Students | 1,470 | 303 |
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 303 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 78.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 11% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baltimore City College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 14.8).
- •Baltimore City College does better on math proficiency (52% vs 11%).
- •Baltimore City College does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 11%).
- •Baltimore City College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.1% vs 78.9%).
- •Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 18.6).
- •Baltimore City College is the larger school with 1,470 students compared with 303.
- •Baltimore City College is a public school while Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Baltimore City College better than Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys?
On the Success Index (US), Baltimore City College ranks higher (61.3 vs 14.8 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 Baltimore City College and Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys?
About 800 m in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baltimore City College: 1,470. Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys: 303. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baltimore City College and Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys rank in Maryland?
Baltimore City College is 76th of 197 and Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys is 210th of 225 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).