Catonsville High vs Hillcrest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catonsville High
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,735 students
Hillcrest Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
678 students
| Measure | Catonsville High Baltimore, Maryland | Hillcrest Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #80 of 197 | #135 of 879 |
| National rank | #5576 of 16,910 | #9382 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,735 | 678 |
| Enrollment | 1,735 | 678 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.7% | 33.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.5 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 69% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 68% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hillcrest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 60.9).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 47%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 69%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.8% vs 40.7%).
- •Catonsville High does better on students per teacher (17.5 vs 17.8).
- •Catonsville High is the larger school with 1,735 students compared with 678.
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 Catonsville High better than Hillcrest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Hillcrest Elementary ranks higher (72.8 vs 60.9 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 Catonsville High and Hillcrest Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catonsville High: 1,735. Hillcrest Elementary: 678. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catonsville High and Hillcrest Elementary rank in Maryland?
Catonsville High is 80th of 197 and Hillcrest Elementary is 135th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).