Baltimore City College vs Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 km 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
Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
834 students
| Measure | Baltimore City College Baltimore, Maryland | Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #76 of 197 | #867 of 879 |
| National rank | #5476 of 16,910 | #49078 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 1,470 | 834 |
| Enrollment | 1,470 | 834 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.1% | 86.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.6 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 11% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baltimore City College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.3 vs 11.4).
- •Baltimore City College does better on math proficiency (52% vs 5%).
- •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 86.9%).
- •Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 18.6).
- •Baltimore City College is the larger school with 1,470 students compared with 834.
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 Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Baltimore City College ranks higher (61.3 vs 11.4 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 Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baltimore City College: 1,470. Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle: 834. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baltimore City College and Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle rank in Maryland?
Baltimore City College is 76th of 197 and Walter P. Carter Elementary/Middle is 867th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).