Baltimore Highlands Elementary vs Mount Airy Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 46 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
Mount Airy Elementary
Mount Airy · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
462 students
| Measure | Baltimore Highlands Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Mount Airy Elementary Mount Airy, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #735 of 879 | #138 of 879 |
| National rank | #44504 of 50,301 | #9521 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 461 | 462 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 19.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 67% |
| city | Baltimore | Mount Airy |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Airy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 20.5).
- •Mount Airy Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 22%).
- •Mount Airy Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 21%).
- •Mount Airy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 76.4%).
- •Baltimore Highlands Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.9).
- •Mount Airy Elementary is the larger school with 462 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 Mount Airy Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Airy Elementary ranks higher (72.6 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 Mount Airy Elementary?
About 46 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Mount Airy in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baltimore Highlands Elementary: 461. Mount Airy Elementary: 462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baltimore Highlands Elementary and Mount Airy Elementary rank in Maryland?
Baltimore Highlands Elementary is 735th of 879 and Mount Airy Elementary is 138th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).