Belle Grove Elementary vs James H. Harrison Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 27 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Belle Grove Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
305 students
James H. Harrison Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
304 students
| Measure | Belle Grove Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | James H. Harrison Elementary Laurel, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #709 of 879 | #665 of 879 |
| National rank | #43430 of 50,301 | #41519 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 305 | 304 |
| Enrollment | 305 | 304 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.9% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.8 | 10.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Baltimore | Laurel |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James H. Harrison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 22.2).
- •James H. Harrison Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •James H. Harrison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Belle Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.9% vs 91.4%).
- •Belle Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.8 vs 10.1).
- •Belle Grove Elementary is the larger school with 305 students compared with 304.
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 Belle Grove Elementary better than James H. Harrison Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), James H. Harrison Elementary ranks higher (25.3 vs 22.2 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 Belle Grove Elementary and James H. Harrison Elementary?
About 27 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Laurel in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Belle Grove Elementary: 305. James H. Harrison Elementary: 304. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Belle Grove Elementary and James H. Harrison Elementary rank in Maryland?
Belle Grove Elementary is 709th of 879 and James H. Harrison Elementary is 665th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).