Cedar Grove Elementary vs Damascus High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cedar Grove Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades K–5
326 students
Damascus High
Damascus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,390 students
| Measure | Cedar Grove Elementary Germantown, Maryland | Damascus High Damascus, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #32 of 879 | #33 of 197 |
| National rank | #2746 of 50,301 | #2035 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 326 | 1,390 |
| Enrollment | 326 | 1,390 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.6 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 74% |
| city | Germantown | Damascus |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cedar Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 75.5).
- •Damascus High does better on math proficiency (74% vs 69%).
- •Damascus High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 72%).
- •Cedar Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 30.6%).
- •Cedar Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 16.2).
- •Damascus High is the larger school with 1,390 students compared with 326.
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 Cedar Grove Elementary better than Damascus High?
On the Success Index (US), Cedar Grove Elementary ranks higher (84.3 vs 75.5 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 Cedar Grove Elementary and Damascus High?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Germantown and Damascus in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cedar Grove Elementary: 326. Damascus High: 1,390. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cedar Grove Elementary and Damascus High rank in Maryland?
Cedar Grove Elementary is 32nd of 879 and Damascus High is 33rd of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).