Columbia Park Elementary vs G. James Gholson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Columbia Park Elementary
Landover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
429 students
G. James Gholson Middle
Landover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
603 students
| Measure | Columbia Park Elementary Landover, Maryland | G. James Gholson Middle Landover, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #790 of 879 | #208 of 225 |
| National rank | #46160 of 50,301 | #14451 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 429 | 603 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 603 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 95.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 5% |
| city | Landover | Landover |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.8 vs 15.9).
- •Columbia Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 5%).
- •Columbia Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Columbia Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 95.2%).
- •G. James Gholson Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.8).
- •G. James Gholson Middle is the larger school with 603 students compared with 429.
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 Columbia Park Elementary better than G. James Gholson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Park Elementary ranks higher (17.8 vs 15.9 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 Columbia Park Elementary and G. James Gholson Middle?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Landover and Landover in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Park Elementary: 429. G. James Gholson Middle: 603. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Park Elementary and G. James Gholson Middle rank in Maryland?
Columbia Park Elementary is 790th of 879 and G. James Gholson Middle is 208th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).