Baltimore Highlands Elementary vs Overlook Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.8 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
Overlook Elementary
Linthicum · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
249 students
| Measure | Baltimore Highlands Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Overlook Elementary Linthicum, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #735 of 879 | #532 of 879 |
| National rank | #44504 of 50,301 | #34532 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 461 | 249 |
| Enrollment | 461 | 249 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 61.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Baltimore | Linthicum |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Overlook Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.2 vs 20.5).
- •Overlook Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •Overlook Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.8% vs 76.4%).
- •Overlook Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 14.9).
- •Baltimore Highlands Elementary is the larger school with 461 students compared with 249.
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 Overlook Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Overlook Elementary ranks higher (36.2 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 Overlook Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Linthicum in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baltimore Highlands Elementary: 461. Overlook Elementary: 249. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baltimore Highlands Elementary and Overlook Elementary rank in Maryland?
Baltimore Highlands Elementary is 735th of 879 and Overlook Elementary is 532nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).