Calvert Elementary vs Rising Sun High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Calvert Elementary
Rising Sun · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
Rising Sun High
North East · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,074 students
| Measure | Calvert Elementary Rising Sun, Maryland | Rising Sun High North East, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #304 of 879 | #74 of 197 |
| National rank | #20880 of 50,301 | #5376 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 390 | 1,074 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 1,074 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.7% | 34.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 52% |
| city | Rising Sun | North East |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rising Sun High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.7 vs 56.1).
- •Rising Sun High does better on math proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Rising Sun High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 52%).
- •Rising Sun High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.5% vs 38.7%).
- •Calvert Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.5).
- •Rising Sun High is the larger school with 1,074 students compared with 390.
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 Calvert Elementary better than Rising Sun High?
On the Success Index (US), Rising Sun High ranks higher (61.7 vs 56.1 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 Calvert Elementary and Rising Sun High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Rising Sun and North East in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Calvert Elementary: 390. Rising Sun High: 1,074. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Calvert Elementary and Rising Sun High rank in Maryland?
Calvert Elementary is 304th of 879 and Rising Sun High is 74th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).