Cora L. Rice 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.
Cora L. Rice Elementary
Landover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students
Highland Park Elementary
Landover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
210 students
| Measure | Cora L. Rice Elementary Landover, Maryland | Highland Park Elementary Landover, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #778 of 879 | #820 of 879 |
| National rank | #45840 of 50,301 | #47129 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 516 | 210 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 210 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.7% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 8% | 12% |
| city | Landover | Landover |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cora L. Rice Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.4 vs 16.0).
- •Highland Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 8%).
- •Cora L. Rice Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (89.7% vs 93.8%).
- •Cora L. Rice Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 12.4).
- •Cora L. Rice Elementary is the larger school with 516 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 Cora L. Rice Elementary better than Highland Park Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cora L. Rice Elementary ranks higher (18.4 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 Cora L. Rice Elementary and Highland Park Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Landover and Landover in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cora L. Rice Elementary: 516. Highland Park Elementary: 210. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cora L. Rice Elementary and Highland Park Elementary rank in Maryland?
Cora L. Rice Elementary is 778th of 879 and Highland Park Elementary is 820th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).