Collington Square Elementary/Middle vs South Dorchester School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 107 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Collington Square Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
230 students
South Dorchester School
Church Creek · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
230 students
| Measure | Collington Square Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | South Dorchester School Church Creek, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #873 of 879 | #171 of 879 |
| National rank | #49371 of 50,301 | #11828 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 230 | 230 |
| Enrollment | 230 | 230 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.6% | 49.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 4% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 62% |
| city | Baltimore | Church Creek |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Dorchester School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.3 vs 10.3).
- •South Dorchester School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 5%).
- •South Dorchester School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 4%).
- •South Dorchester School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (49.6% vs 89.6%).
- •South Dorchester School does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 16.4).
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 Collington Square Elementary/Middle better than South Dorchester School?
On the Success Index (US), South Dorchester School ranks higher (69.3 vs 10.3 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 Collington Square Elementary/Middle and South Dorchester School?
About 107 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Church Creek in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Collington Square Elementary/Middle: 230. South Dorchester School: 230. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Collington Square Elementary/Middle and South Dorchester School rank in Maryland?
Collington Square Elementary/Middle is 873rd of 879 and South Dorchester School is 171st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).