Bard High School Early College vs KIPP Harmony Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bard High School Early College
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
459 students
KIPP Harmony Academy
Baltimore · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
1,399 students
| Measure | Bard High School Early College Baltimore, Maryland | KIPP Harmony Academy Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #116 of 197 | #767 of 879 |
| National rank | #8934 of 16,910 | #45456 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 459 | 1,399 |
| Enrollment | 459 | 1,399 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.4% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 20% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bard High School Early College scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.9 vs 19.0).
- •Bard High School Early College does better on math proficiency (42% vs 20%).
- •Bard High School Early College does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Bard High School Early College does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.4% vs 81.4%).
- •KIPP Harmony Academy does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.3).
- •KIPP Harmony Academy is the larger school with 1,399 students compared with 459.
- •Bard High School Early College is a public school while KIPP Harmony Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Bard High School Early College better than KIPP Harmony Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Bard High School Early College ranks higher (47.9 vs 19.0 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 Bard High School Early College and KIPP Harmony Academy?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bard High School Early College: 459. KIPP Harmony Academy: 1,399. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bard High School Early College and KIPP Harmony Academy rank in Maryland?
Bard High School Early College is 116th of 197 and KIPP Harmony Academy is 767th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).