Carmody Hills Elementary vs Cora L. Rice Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.4 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
Cora L. Rice Elementary
Landover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students
| Measure | Carmody Hills Elementary Capitol Heights, Maryland | Cora L. Rice Elementary Landover, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #840 of 879 | #778 of 879 |
| National rank | #47901 of 50,301 | #45840 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 389 | 516 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 516 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 89.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 8% |
| city | Capitol Heights | Landover |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cora L. Rice Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.4 vs 14.4).
- •Cora L. Rice Elementary does better on math proficiency (8% vs 5%).
- •Cora L. Rice Elementary does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Cora L. Rice Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.7% vs 93.3%).
- •Cora L. Rice Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.4).
- •Cora L. Rice Elementary is the larger school with 516 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 Cora L. Rice Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cora L. Rice Elementary ranks higher (18.4 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 Cora L. Rice Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Capitol Heights and Landover in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmody Hills Elementary: 389. Cora L. Rice Elementary: 516. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmody Hills Elementary and Cora L. Rice Elementary rank in Maryland?
Carmody Hills Elementary is 840th of 879 and Cora L. Rice Elementary is 778th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).