Chapel Hill Elementary vs Gunpowder Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chapel Hill Elementary
Perry Hall · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
535 students
Gunpowder Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students
| Measure | Chapel Hill Elementary Perry Hall, Maryland | Gunpowder Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #80 of 879 | #344 of 879 |
| National rank | #6573 of 50,301 | #23966 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 535 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 535 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.6% | 42.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 47% |
| city | Perry Hall | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chapel Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 51.7).
- •Chapel Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 47%).
- •Chapel Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 48%).
- •Chapel Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.6% vs 42.9%).
- •Gunpowder Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.7).
- •Chapel Hill Elementary is the larger school with 535 students compared with 443.
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 Chapel Hill Elementary better than Gunpowder Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chapel Hill Elementary ranks higher (77.2 vs 51.7 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 Chapel Hill Elementary and Gunpowder Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Perry Hall and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chapel Hill Elementary: 535. Gunpowder Elementary: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chapel Hill Elementary and Gunpowder Elementary rank in Maryland?
Chapel Hill Elementary is 80th of 879 and Gunpowder Elementary is 344th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).