Columbia Park Elementary vs Highland Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.6 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
Highland Park Elementary
Landover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
210 students
| Measure | Columbia Park Elementary Landover, Maryland | Highland Park Elementary Landover, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #790 of 879 | #820 of 879 |
| National rank | #46160 of 50,301 | #47129 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 429 | 210 |
| Enrollment | 429 | 210 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.3% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 12% |
| city | Landover | Landover |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Columbia Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.8 vs 16.0).
- •Columbia Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 12%).
- •Columbia Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Columbia Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.3% vs 93.8%).
- •Highland Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.8).
- •Columbia Park Elementary is the larger school with 429 students compared with 210.
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 Highland Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Columbia Park Elementary ranks higher (17.8 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 Columbia Park Elementary and Highland Park Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Landover and Landover in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Columbia Park Elementary: 429. Highland Park Elementary: 210. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Columbia Park Elementary and Highland Park Elementary rank in Maryland?
Columbia Park Elementary is 790th of 879 and Highland Park Elementary is 820th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).