Baltimore Design School vs Baltimore School for the Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baltimore Design School
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 6–12
503 students
Baltimore School for the Arts
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
443 students
| Measure | Baltimore Design School Baltimore, Maryland | Baltimore School for the Arts Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #172 of 197 | #23 of 197 |
| National rank | #15238 of 16,910 | #1610 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 503 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 24.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 62% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baltimore School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 20.1).
- •Baltimore School for the Arts does better on math proficiency (62% vs 11%).
- •Baltimore School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 20%).
- •Baltimore School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.2% vs 75.9%).
- •Baltimore Design School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.8).
- •Baltimore Design School is the larger school with 503 students compared with 443.
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 Design School better than Baltimore School for the Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Baltimore School for the Arts ranks higher (77.7 vs 20.1 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 Design School and Baltimore School for the Arts?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baltimore Design School: 503. Baltimore School for the Arts: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baltimore Design School and Baltimore School for the Arts rank in Maryland?
Baltimore Design School is 172nd of 197 and Baltimore School for the Arts is 23rd of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).