Dowell Elementary vs Green Holly Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 7.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dowell Elementary
Lusby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students
Green Holly Elementary School
Lexington Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
478 students
| Measure | Dowell Elementary Lusby, Maryland | Green Holly Elementary School Lexington Park, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #357 of 879 | #438 of 879 |
| National rank | #24521 of 50,301 | #29457 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 541 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 37% |
| city | Lusby | Lexington Park |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dowell Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 43.7).
- •Dowell Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 37%).
- •Dowell Elementary does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 42%).
- •Dowell Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.3% vs 63%).
- •Green Holly Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.6 vs 13.9).
- •Dowell Elementary is the larger school with 541 students compared with 478.
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 Dowell Elementary better than Green Holly Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Dowell Elementary ranks higher (50.9 vs 43.7 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 Dowell Elementary and Green Holly Elementary School?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Lusby and Lexington Park in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowell Elementary: 541. Green Holly Elementary School: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowell Elementary and Green Holly Elementary School rank in Maryland?
Dowell Elementary is 357th of 879 and Green Holly Elementary School is 438th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).