Damascus High vs Kemptown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Damascus High
Damascus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,390 students
Kemptown Elementary
Monrovia · Public elementary · Grades K–5
448 students
| Measure | Damascus High Damascus, Maryland | Kemptown Elementary Monrovia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #33 of 197 | #99 of 879 |
| National rank | #2035 of 16,910 | #7448 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,390 | 448 |
| Enrollment | 1,390 | 448 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 64% |
| city | Damascus | Monrovia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.5 vs 75.8).
- •Damascus High does better on math proficiency (74% vs 64%).
- •Damascus High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 69%).
- •Kemptown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 30.6%).
- •Damascus High does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.6).
- •Damascus High is the larger school with 1,390 students compared with 448.
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 Damascus High better than Kemptown Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Damascus High and Kemptown Elementary?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Damascus and Monrovia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Damascus High: 1,390. Kemptown Elementary: 448. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Damascus High and Kemptown Elementary rank in Maryland?
Damascus High is 33rd of 197 and Kemptown Elementary is 99th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).