Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys vs Barclay Elementary/Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys
Baltimore · Charter middle · Grades 4–8
303 students
Barclay Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
373 students
| Measure | Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys Baltimore, Maryland | Barclay Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #210 of 225 | #813 of 879 |
| National rank | #14592 of 15,369 | #46897 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 303 | 373 |
| Enrollment | 303 | 373 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.9% | 82.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 11% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 6% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barclay Elementary/Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.4 vs 14.8).
- •Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys does better on math proficiency (11% vs 6%).
- •Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys does better on reading proficiency (11% vs 10%).
- •Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.9% vs 82.3%).
- •Barclay Elementary/Middle does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.2).
- •Barclay Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 373 students compared with 303.
- •Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys is a charter school while Barclay Elementary/Middle is a public 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 Collegiate School for Boys better than Barclay Elementary/Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Barclay Elementary/Middle ranks higher (16.4 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 Collegiate School for Boys and Barclay Elementary/Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys: 303. Barclay Elementary/Middle: 373. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys and Barclay Elementary/Middle rank in Maryland?
Baltimore Collegiate School for Boys is 210th of 225 and Barclay Elementary/Middle is 813th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).