Carole Highlands Elementary vs Langley Park-McCormick Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carole Highlands Elementary
Takoma Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
544 students
Langley Park-McCormick Elementary
Hyattsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
697 students
| Measure | Carole Highlands Elementary Takoma Park, Maryland | Langley Park-McCormick Elementary Hyattsville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #793 of 879 | #779 of 879 |
| National rank | #46205 of 50,301 | #45862 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 544 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 544 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.5% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 22% |
| city | Takoma Park | Hyattsville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (17.7 vs 18.4).
- •Langley Park-McCormick Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •Carole Highlands Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 21%).
- •Carole Highlands Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.5% vs 95.6%).
- •Carole Highlands Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 13.2).
- •Langley Park-McCormick Elementary is the larger school with 697 students compared with 544.
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 Carole Highlands Elementary better than Langley Park-McCormick Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carole Highlands Elementary and Langley Park-McCormick Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Takoma Park and Hyattsville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carole Highlands Elementary: 544. Langley Park-McCormick Elementary: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carole Highlands Elementary and Langley Park-McCormick Elementary rank in Maryland?
Carole Highlands Elementary is 793rd of 879 and Langley Park-McCormick Elementary is 779th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).