Central High vs Doswell E. Brooks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central High
Capitol Heights · Public high · Grades 9–12
754 students
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary
Capital Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
| Measure | Central High Capitol Heights, Maryland | Doswell E. Brooks Elementary Capital Heights, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 197 | #701 of 879 |
| National rank | #14255 of 16,910 | #43066 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 754 | 291 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 291 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Capitol Heights | Capital Heights |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.6 vs 22.8).
- •Central High does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Central High does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Central High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 90.7%).
- •Doswell E. Brooks Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.2).
- •Central High is the larger school with 754 students compared with 291.
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 Central High better than Doswell E. Brooks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central High ranks higher (25.6 vs 22.8 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 Central High and Doswell E. Brooks Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Capitol Heights and Capital Heights in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High: 754. Doswell E. Brooks Elementary: 291. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High and Doswell E. Brooks Elementary rank in Maryland?
Central High is 156th of 197 and Doswell E. Brooks Elementary is 701st of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).