City Neighbors Hamilton vs Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
City Neighbors Hamilton
Baltimore · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
250 students
Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
320 students
| Measure | City Neighbors Hamilton Baltimore, Maryland | Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #623 of 879 | #724 of 879 |
| National rank | #39787 of 50,301 | #44086 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 250 | 320 |
| Enrollment | 250 | 320 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.4% | 74.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 7.5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •City Neighbors Hamilton scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.0 vs 21.2).
- •City Neighbors Hamilton does better on math proficiency (22% vs 7.5%).
- •City Neighbors Hamilton does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 12%).
- •City Neighbors Hamilton does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.4% vs 74.1%).
- •Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.9).
- •Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 320 students compared with 250.
- •City Neighbors Hamilton is a charter school while Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 City Neighbors Hamilton better than Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle?
On the Success Index (US), City Neighbors Hamilton ranks higher (28.0 vs 21.2 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 City Neighbors Hamilton and Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
City Neighbors Hamilton: 250. Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle: 320. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do City Neighbors Hamilton and Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle rank in Maryland?
City Neighbors Hamilton is 623rd of 879 and Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle is 724th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).