Central High vs John H. Bayne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.2 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
John H. Bayne Elementary
Capitol Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students
| Measure | Central High Capitol Heights, Maryland | John H. Bayne Elementary Capitol Heights, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 26 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #156 of 197 | #869 of 879 |
| National rank | #14255 of 16,910 | #49202 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 754 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 754 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 71% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| city | Capitol Heights | Capitol Heights |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Central High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.6 vs 10.9).
- •Central High does better on math proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Central High does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •Central High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (71% vs 90.9%).
- •Central High does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.8).
- •Central High is the larger school with 754 students compared with 339.
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 John H. Bayne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Central High ranks higher (25.6 vs 10.9 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 Central High and John H. Bayne Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Capitol Heights and Capitol Heights in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central High: 754. John H. Bayne Elementary: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central High and John H. Bayne Elementary rank in Maryland?
Central High is 156th of 197 and John H. Bayne Elementary is 869th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).