Dowell Elementary vs Patuxent High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 965 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dowell Elementary
Lusby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
541 students
Patuxent High
Lusby · Public high · Grades 9–12
928 students
| Measure | Dowell Elementary Lusby, Maryland | Patuxent High Lusby, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #357 of 879 | #63 of 197 |
| National rank | #24521 of 50,301 | #4563 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 541 | 928 |
| Enrollment | 541 | 928 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 47.3% | 47.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 46% |
| city | Lusby | Lusby |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patuxent High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.9 vs 50.9).
- •Patuxent High does better on math proficiency (46% vs 43%).
- •Patuxent High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 45%).
- •Patuxent High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.2% vs 47.3%).
- •Dowell Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.5).
- •Patuxent High is the larger school with 928 students compared with 541.
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 Patuxent High?
On the Success Index (US), Patuxent High ranks higher (64.9 vs 50.9 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 Dowell Elementary and Patuxent High?
About 965 m in a straight line, between Lusby and Lusby in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dowell Elementary: 541. Patuxent High: 928. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dowell Elementary and Patuxent High rank in Maryland?
Dowell Elementary is 357th of 879 and Patuxent High is 63rd of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).