Carmody Hills Elementary vs G. James Gholson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two 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
G. James Gholson Middle
Landover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
603 students
| Measure | Carmody Hills Elementary Capitol Heights, Maryland | G. James Gholson Middle Landover, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #840 of 879 | #208 of 225 |
| National rank | #47901 of 50,301 | #14451 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 389 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 5% |
| city | Capitol Heights | Landover |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •G. James Gholson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.9 vs 14.4).
- •G. James Gholson Middle does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 13%).
- •Carmody Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 95.2%).
- •G. James Gholson Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.4).
- •G. James Gholson Middle is the larger school with 603 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 G. James Gholson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), G. James Gholson Middle ranks higher (15.9 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 G. James Gholson Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Capitol Heights and Landover in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmody Hills Elementary: 389. G. James Gholson Middle: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmody Hills Elementary and G. James Gholson Middle rank in Maryland?
Carmody Hills Elementary is 840th of 879 and G. James Gholson Middle is 208th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).