Chesapeake High vs Sandalwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.2 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
Sandalwood Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
440 students
| Measure | Chesapeake High Baltimore, Maryland | Sandalwood Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #158 of 197 | #745 of 879 |
| National rank | #14666 of 16,910 | #44929 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,052 | 440 |
| Enrollment | 1,052 | 440 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.2% | 83% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 21% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chesapeake High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.5 vs 19.9).
- •Sandalwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 12%).
- •Chesapeake High does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Chesapeake High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.2% vs 83%).
- •Chesapeake High is the larger school with 1,052 students compared with 440.
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 Sandalwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chesapeake High ranks higher (23.5 vs 19.9 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 Chesapeake High and Sandalwood Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chesapeake High: 1,052. Sandalwood Elementary: 440. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chesapeake High and Sandalwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Chesapeake High is 158th of 197 and Sandalwood Elementary is 745th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).