Carmody Hills Elementary vs Central 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.
Carmody Hills Elementary
Capitol Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
Central High
Capitol Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
754 students
| Measure | Carmody Hills Elementary Capitol Heights, Maryland | Central High Capitol Heights, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #840 of 879 | #156 of 197 |
| National rank | #47901 of 50,301 | #14255 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 389 | 754 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 754 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 71% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 17% |
| city | Capitol Heights | Capitol Heights |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.6 vs 14.4).
- •Central High does better on math proficiency (17% vs 5%).
- •Central High does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 13%).
- •Central High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 93.3%).
- •Carmody Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 14.2).
- •Central High is the larger school with 754 students compared with 389.
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 Carmody Hills Elementary better than Central High?
On the Success Index (US), Central High ranks higher (25.6 vs 14.4 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 Carmody Hills Elementary and Central High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Capitol Heights and Capitol Heights in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmody Hills Elementary: 389. Central High: 754. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmody Hills Elementary and Central High rank in Maryland?
Carmody Hills Elementary is 840th of 879 and Central High is 156th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).