Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary vs James Hubert Blake High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
485 students
James Hubert Blake High
Silver Spring · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,960 students
| Measure | Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | James Hubert Blake High Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #187 of 879 | #98 of 197 |
| National rank | #13136 of 50,301 | #7482 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 485 | 1,960 |
| Enrollment | 485 | 1,960 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.9% | 53.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 45% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.4 vs 53.4).
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 45%).
- •James Hubert Blake High does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 63%).
- •James Hubert Blake High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.7% vs 61.9%).
- •Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 17.2).
- •James Hubert Blake High is the larger school with 1,960 students compared with 485.
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 Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary better than James Hubert Blake High?
On the Success Index (US), Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary ranks higher (67.4 vs 53.4 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 Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary and James Hubert Blake High?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary: 485. James Hubert Blake High: 1,960. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary and James Hubert Blake High rank in Maryland?
Dr. Charles R. Drew Elementary is 187th of 879 and James Hubert Blake High is 98th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).