Carmody Hills Elementary vs Highland Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 943 m 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
Highland Park Elementary
Landover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
210 students
| Measure | Carmody Hills Elementary Capitol Heights, Maryland | Highland Park Elementary Landover, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #840 of 879 | #820 of 879 |
| National rank | #47901 of 50,301 | #47129 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 389 | 210 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 210 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 12% |
| city | Capitol Heights | Landover |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.0 vs 14.4).
- •Highland Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Highland Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 13%).
- •Carmody Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 93.8%).
- •Highland Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.4).
- •Carmody Hills Elementary is the larger school with 389 students compared with 210.
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 Highland Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Park Elementary ranks higher (16.0 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 Highland Park Elementary?
About 943 m in a straight line, between Capitol Heights and Landover in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmody Hills Elementary: 389. Highland Park Elementary: 210. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmody Hills Elementary and Highland Park Elementary rank in Maryland?
Carmody Hills Elementary is 840th of 879 and Highland Park Elementary is 820th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).