Billie Holiday Elementary vs Katherine Johnson Global Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 323 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Billie Holiday Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
242 students
Katherine Johnson Global Academy
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 3–8
473 students
| Measure | Billie Holiday Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Katherine Johnson Global Academy Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #789 of 879 | #223 of 225 |
| National rank | #46155 of 50,301 | #15076 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–2 | Grades 3–8 |
| Students | 242 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 242 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86% | 90.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 3% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 2% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Billie Holiday Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.8 vs 10.2).
- •Billie Holiday Elementary does better on math proficiency (2.5% vs 2%).
- •Katherine Johnson Global Academy does better on reading proficiency (3% vs 2.5%).
- •Billie Holiday Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (86% vs 90.5%).
- •Billie Holiday Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 15.8).
- •Katherine Johnson Global Academy is the larger school with 473 students compared with 242.
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 Billie Holiday Elementary better than Katherine Johnson Global Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Billie Holiday Elementary ranks higher (17.8 vs 10.2 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 Billie Holiday Elementary and Katherine Johnson Global Academy?
About 323 m in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Billie Holiday Elementary: 242. Katherine Johnson Global Academy: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Billie Holiday Elementary and Katherine Johnson Global Academy rank in Maryland?
Billie Holiday Elementary is 789th of 879 and Katherine Johnson Global Academy is 223rd of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).