Baltimore Design School vs Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary
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 Design School
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 6–12
503 students
Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
300 students
| Measure | Baltimore Design School Baltimore, Maryland | Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #172 of 197 | #871 of 879 |
| National rank | #15238 of 16,910 | #49298 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 503 | 300 |
| Enrollment | 503 | 300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.9% | 93.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 20% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 2.5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baltimore Design School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.1 vs 10.6).
- •Baltimore Design School does better on math proficiency (11% vs 2.5%).
- •Baltimore Design School does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 2.5%).
- •Baltimore Design School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.9% vs 93.7%).
- •Baltimore Design School does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 15.0).
- •Baltimore Design School is the larger school with 503 students compared with 300.
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 Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Baltimore Design School ranks higher (20.1 vs 10.6 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 Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baltimore Design School: 503. Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary: 300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baltimore Design School and Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary rank in Maryland?
Baltimore Design School is 172nd of 197 and Dr. Bernard Harris Sr. Elementary is 871st of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).