Charles Carroll Middle vs Parkdale High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Charles Carroll Middle
New Carrollton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
884 students
Parkdale High
Riverdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,588 students
| Measure | Charles Carroll Middle New Carrollton, Maryland | Parkdale High Riverdale, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #209 of 225 | #171 of 197 |
| National rank | #14547 of 15,369 | #15177 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 884 | 2,588 |
| Enrollment | 884 | 2,588 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.8% | 96.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 18% |
| city | New Carrollton | Riverdale |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkdale High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.6 vs 15.1).
- •Parkdale High does better on math proficiency (18% vs 9%).
- •Parkdale High does better on reading proficiency (39% vs 23%).
- •Charles Carroll Middle does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 16.9).
- •Parkdale High is the larger school with 2,588 students compared with 884.
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 Charles Carroll Middle better than Parkdale High?
On the Success Index (US), Parkdale High ranks higher (20.6 vs 15.1 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 Charles Carroll Middle and Parkdale High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between New Carrollton and Riverdale in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Charles Carroll Middle: 884. Parkdale High: 2,588. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Charles Carroll Middle and Parkdale High rank in Maryland?
Charles Carroll Middle is 209th of 225 and Parkdale High is 171st of 197 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).