Barstow Elementary vs Plum Point Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barstow Elementary
Prince Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
630 students
Plum Point Elementary
Huntingtown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
568 students
| Measure | Barstow Elementary Prince Frederick, Maryland | Plum Point Elementary Huntingtown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #345 of 879 | #115 of 879 |
| National rank | #24023 of 50,301 | #8596 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 630 | 568 |
| Enrollment | 630 | 568 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.1% | 21.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 41% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 62% |
| city | Prince Frederick | Huntingtown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Plum Point Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 51.6).
- •Plum Point Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 54%).
- •Plum Point Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 41%).
- •Plum Point Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.1% vs 41.1%).
- •Plum Point Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.2).
- •Barstow Elementary is the larger school with 630 students compared with 568.
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 Barstow Elementary better than Plum Point Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Plum Point Elementary ranks higher (74.0 vs 51.6 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 Barstow Elementary and Plum Point Elementary?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Prince Frederick and Huntingtown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barstow Elementary: 630. Plum Point Elementary: 568. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barstow Elementary and Plum Point Elementary rank in Maryland?
Barstow Elementary is 345th of 879 and Plum Point Elementary is 115th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).