Crofton High School vs Crofton Meadows Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Crofton High School
Gambrills · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,906 students
Crofton Meadows Elementary
Crofton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
544 students
| Measure | Crofton High School Gambrills, Maryland | Crofton Meadows Elementary Crofton, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #58 of 197 | #121 of 879 |
| National rank | #4239 of 16,910 | #8767 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,906 | 544 |
| Enrollment | 1,906 | 544 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.3% | 24.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.4 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 72% |
| Math proficiency | – | 59% |
| city | Gambrills | Crofton |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Crofton Meadows Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 66.2).
- •Crofton High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.3% vs 24.1%).
- •Crofton Meadows Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 19.4).
- •Crofton High School is the larger school with 1,906 students compared with 544.
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 Crofton High School better than Crofton Meadows Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Crofton Meadows Elementary ranks higher (73.7 vs 66.2 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 Crofton High School and Crofton Meadows Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Gambrills and Crofton in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Crofton High School: 1,906. Crofton Meadows Elementary: 544. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Crofton High School and Crofton Meadows Elementary rank in Maryland?
Crofton High School is 58th of 197 and Crofton Meadows Elementary is 121st of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).