Broad Ford Elementary vs Southern Garrett High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broad Ford Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
601 students
Southern Garrett High School
Oakland · Public high · Grades 7–12
870 students
| Measure | Broad Ford Elementary Oakland, Maryland | Southern Garrett High School Oakland, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #536 of 879 | #86 of 197 |
| National rank | #34863 of 50,301 | #6368 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 601 | 870 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 870 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| city | Oakland | Oakland |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern Garrett High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 35.6).
- •Southern Garrett High School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Southern Garrett High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Southern Garrett High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.3% vs 66.7%).
- •Broad Ford Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.8).
- •Southern Garrett High School is the larger school with 870 students compared with 601.
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 Broad Ford Elementary better than Southern Garrett High School?
On the Success Index (US), Southern Garrett High School ranks higher (57.8 vs 35.6 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 Broad Ford Elementary and Southern Garrett High School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Oakland in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Broad Ford Elementary: 601. Southern Garrett High School: 870. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Broad Ford Elementary and Southern Garrett High School rank in Maryland?
Broad Ford Elementary is 536th of 879 and Southern Garrett High School is 86th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).