Carrollton Elementary vs Magnolia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrollton Elementary
New Carrollton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
539 students
Magnolia Elementary
Lanham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
442 students
| Measure | Carrollton Elementary New Carrollton, Maryland | Magnolia Elementary Lanham, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #755 of 879 | #787 of 879 |
| National rank | #45142 of 50,301 | #46131 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 539 | 442 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 442 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 91.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 21% |
| city | New Carrollton | Lanham |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carrollton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (19.5 vs 17.9).
- •Magnolia Elementary does better on reading proficiency (31% vs 28%).
- •Magnolia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.9% vs 92.9%).
- •Carrollton Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.8).
- •Carrollton Elementary is the larger school with 539 students compared with 442.
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 Carrollton Elementary better than Magnolia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carrollton Elementary ranks higher (19.5 vs 17.9 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 Carrollton Elementary and Magnolia Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between New Carrollton and Lanham in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrollton Elementary: 539. Magnolia Elementary: 442. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrollton Elementary and Magnolia Elementary rank in Maryland?
Carrollton Elementary is 755th of 879 and Magnolia Elementary is 787th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).