Barack Obama Elementary vs Frederick Douglass High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barack Obama Elementary
Upper Marlboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
629 students
Frederick Douglass High
Upper Marlboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,183 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Elementary Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Frederick Douglass High Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #635 of 879 | #142 of 197 |
| National rank | #40300 of 50,301 | #12236 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 629 | 1,183 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 1,183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 22% |
| city | Upper Marlboro | Upper Marlboro |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick Douglass High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 27.1).
- •Frederick Douglass High does better on math proficiency (22% vs 18%).
- •Frederick Douglass High does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 32%).
- •Frederick Douglass High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 54.4%).
- •Barack Obama Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 19.1).
- •Frederick Douglass High is the larger school with 1,183 students compared with 629.
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 Barack Obama Elementary better than Frederick Douglass High?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick Douglass High ranks higher (34.8 vs 27.1 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 Barack Obama Elementary and Frederick Douglass High?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Upper Marlboro and Upper Marlboro in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Elementary: 629. Frederick Douglass High: 1,183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Elementary and Frederick Douglass High rank in Maryland?
Barack Obama Elementary is 635th of 879 and Frederick Douglass High is 142nd of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).