Capitol Heights Elementary vs Central High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Capitol Heights Elementary
Capitol Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
317 students
Central High
Capitol Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
754 students
| Measure | Capitol Heights Elementary Capitol Heights, Maryland | Central High Capitol Heights, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #296 of 879 | #156 of 197 |
| National rank | #20041 of 50,301 | #14255 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 317 | 754 |
| Enrollment | 317 | 754 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.9% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 17% |
| city | Capitol Heights | Capitol Heights |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Capitol Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.3 vs 25.6).
- •Capitol Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 17%).
- •Capitol Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 32%).
- •Capitol Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.9% vs 71%).
- •Capitol Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 14.2).
- •Central High is the larger school with 754 students compared with 317.
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 Capitol Heights Elementary better than Central High?
On the Success Index (US), Capitol Heights Elementary ranks higher (57.3 vs 25.6 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 Capitol Heights Elementary and Central High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Capitol Heights and Capitol Heights in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Capitol Heights Elementary: 317. Central High: 754. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Capitol Heights Elementary and Central High rank in Maryland?
Capitol Heights Elementary is 296th of 879 and Central High is 156th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).