Dorothy I. Height Elementary vs Renaissance Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dorothy I. Height Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
435 students
Renaissance Academy
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
241 students
| Measure | Dorothy I. Height Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Renaissance Academy Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #846 of 879 | #185 of 197 |
| National rank | #48281 of 50,301 | #15839 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 435 | 241 |
| Enrollment | 435 | 241 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 88.3% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 7.5% | 10% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 10% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Renaissance Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.6 vs 13.5).
- •Renaissance Academy does better on math proficiency (10% vs 7.5%).
- •Renaissance Academy does better on reading proficiency (10% vs 7.5%).
- •Dorothy I. Height Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.3% vs 94.2%).
- •Renaissance Academy does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 14.5).
- •Dorothy I. Height Elementary is the larger school with 435 students compared with 241.
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 Dorothy I. Height Elementary better than Renaissance Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Renaissance Academy ranks higher (16.6 vs 13.5 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 Dorothy I. Height Elementary and Renaissance Academy?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dorothy I. Height Elementary: 435. Renaissance Academy: 241. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dorothy I. Height Elementary and Renaissance Academy rank in Maryland?
Dorothy I. Height Elementary is 846th of 879 and Renaissance Academy is 185th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).