Carmody Hills Elementary vs Seat Pleasant Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.6 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
Seat Pleasant Elementary
Capital Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
| Measure | Carmody Hills Elementary Capitol Heights, Maryland | Seat Pleasant Elementary Capital Heights, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #840 of 879 | #800 of 879 |
| National rank | #47901 of 50,301 | #46400 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 389 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 389 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.3% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 13% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 12% |
| city | Capitol Heights | Capital Heights |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Seat Pleasant Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.4 vs 14.4).
- •Seat Pleasant Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •Carmody Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (13% vs 12%).
- •Carmody Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.3% vs 95.8%).
- •Seat Pleasant Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.4).
- •Carmody Hills Elementary is the larger school with 389 students compared with 284.
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 Seat Pleasant Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Seat Pleasant Elementary ranks higher (17.4 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 Seat Pleasant Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Capitol Heights and Capital Heights in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmody Hills Elementary: 389. Seat Pleasant Elementary: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmody Hills Elementary and Seat Pleasant Elementary rank in Maryland?
Carmody Hills Elementary is 840th of 879 and Seat Pleasant Elementary is 800th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).