Barack Obama Elementary vs Oak Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 34 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
Oak Hill Elementary
Severna Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
628 students
| Measure | Barack Obama Elementary Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Oak Hill Elementary Severna Park, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #635 of 879 | #192 of 879 |
| National rank | #40300 of 50,301 | #13378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 629 | 628 |
| Enrollment | 629 | 628 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 54.4% | 9.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 50% |
| city | Upper Marlboro | Severna Park |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oak Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.1 vs 27.1).
- •Oak Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (50% vs 18%).
- •Oak Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 32%).
- •Oak Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.7% vs 54.4%).
- •Barack Obama Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 17.0).
- •Barack Obama Elementary is the larger school with 629 students compared with 628.
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 Oak Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oak Hill Elementary ranks higher (67.1 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 Oak Hill Elementary?
About 34 km in a straight line, between Upper Marlboro and Severna Park in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barack Obama Elementary: 629. Oak Hill Elementary: 628. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barack Obama Elementary and Oak Hill Elementary rank in Maryland?
Barack Obama Elementary is 635th of 879 and Oak Hill Elementary is 192nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).