Doswell E. Brooks Elementary vs John H. Bayne Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary
Capital Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
291 students
John H. Bayne Elementary
Capitol Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students
| Measure | Doswell E. Brooks Elementary Capital Heights, Maryland | John H. Bayne Elementary Capitol Heights, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #701 of 879 | #869 of 879 |
| National rank | #43066 of 50,301 | #49202 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 291 | 339 |
| Enrollment | 291 | 339 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.7% | 90.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.4 | 17.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Capital Heights | Capitol Heights |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Doswell E. Brooks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.8 vs 10.9).
- •Doswell E. Brooks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Doswell E. Brooks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.7% vs 90.9%).
- •Doswell E. Brooks Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 17.8).
- •John H. Bayne Elementary is the larger school with 339 students compared with 291.
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 Doswell E. Brooks Elementary better than John H. Bayne Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Doswell E. Brooks Elementary ranks higher (22.8 vs 10.9 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 Doswell E. Brooks Elementary and John H. Bayne Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Capital Heights and Capitol Heights in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary: 291. John H. Bayne Elementary: 339. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Doswell E. Brooks Elementary and John H. Bayne Elementary rank in Maryland?
Doswell E. Brooks Elementary is 701st of 879 and John H. Bayne Elementary is 869th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).