Chesapeake High vs Hawthorne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chesapeake High
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,052 students
Hawthorne Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
| Measure | Chesapeake High Baltimore, Maryland | Hawthorne Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #158 of 197 | #819 of 879 |
| National rank | #14666 of 16,910 | #47127 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,052 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 1,052 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 83.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chesapeake High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 16.0).
- •Chesapeake High does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7%).
- •Chesapeake High does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 10%).
- •Chesapeake High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 83.2%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.2).
- •Chesapeake High is the larger school with 1,052 students compared with 499.
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 Chesapeake High better than Hawthorne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chesapeake High ranks higher (23.5 vs 16.0 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 Chesapeake High and Hawthorne Elementary?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chesapeake High: 1,052. Hawthorne Elementary: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chesapeake High and Hawthorne Elementary rank in Maryland?
Chesapeake High is 158th of 197 and Hawthorne Elementary is 819th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).