Baltimore Highlands Elementary vs Lakeland Elementary/Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baltimore Highlands Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
461 students
Lakeland Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,070 students
| Measure | Baltimore Highlands Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Lakeland Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #735 of 879 | #474 of 879 |
| National rank | #44504 of 50,301 | #31464 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 461 | 1,070 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 1,070 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 62.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 30% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lakeland Elementary/Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (40.7 vs 20.5).
- •Lakeland Elementary/Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 22%).
- •Lakeland Elementary/Middle does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 21%).
- •Lakeland Elementary/Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.6% vs 76.4%).
- •Lakeland Elementary/Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.9).
- •Lakeland Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 1,070 students compared with 461.
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 Highlands Elementary better than Lakeland Elementary/Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Lakeland Elementary/Middle ranks higher (40.7 vs 20.5 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 Highlands Elementary and Lakeland Elementary/Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baltimore Highlands Elementary: 461. Lakeland Elementary/Middle: 1,070. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baltimore Highlands Elementary and Lakeland Elementary/Middle rank in Maryland?
Baltimore Highlands Elementary is 735th of 879 and Lakeland Elementary/Middle is 474th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).