Berwyn Heights Elementary vs Parkdale High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Berwyn Heights Elementary
Berwyn Heights · Public elementary · Grades K–5
421 students
Parkdale High
Riverdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,588 students
| Measure | Berwyn Heights Elementary Berwyn Heights, Maryland | Parkdale High Riverdale, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #553 of 879 | #171 of 197 |
| National rank | #36299 of 50,301 | #15177 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 421 | 2,588 |
| Enrollment | 421 | 2,588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.4% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 18% |
| city | Berwyn Heights | Riverdale |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Berwyn Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.4 vs 20.6).
- •Berwyn Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (29% vs 18%).
- •Berwyn Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Berwyn Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 96.8%).
- •Berwyn Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.9).
- •Parkdale High is the larger school with 2,588 students compared with 421.
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 Berwyn Heights Elementary better than Parkdale High?
On the Success Index (US), Berwyn Heights Elementary ranks higher (33.4 vs 20.6 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 Berwyn Heights Elementary and Parkdale High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Berwyn Heights and Riverdale in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Berwyn Heights Elementary: 421. Parkdale High: 2,588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Berwyn Heights Elementary and Parkdale High rank in Maryland?
Berwyn Heights Elementary is 553rd of 879 and Parkdale High is 171st of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).