Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High vs Perrywood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 5.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High
Upper Marlboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,291 students
Perrywood Elementary
Upper Marlboro · Public elementary · Grades K–5
529 students
| Measure | Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Perrywood Elementary Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 197 | #467 of 879 |
| National rank | #15039 of 16,910 | #30717 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,291 | 529 |
| Enrollment | 2,291 | 529 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 56.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 36% |
| city | Upper Marlboro | Upper Marlboro |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perrywood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.9 vs 21.4).
- •Perrywood Elementary does better on math proficiency (36% vs 14%).
- •Perrywood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 28%).
- •Perrywood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 57.9%).
- •Perrywood Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.9).
- •Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High is the larger school with 2,291 students compared with 529.
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. Henry A. Wise Jr. High better than Perrywood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Perrywood Elementary ranks higher (41.9 vs 21.4 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. Henry A. Wise Jr. High and Perrywood Elementary?
About 5.5 km in a straight line, between Upper Marlboro and Upper Marlboro in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High: 2,291. Perrywood Elementary: 529. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High and Perrywood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High is 167th of 197 and Perrywood Elementary is 467th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).