Dundalk High vs Patapsco High and Center for Arts
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dundalk High
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,087 students
Patapsco High and Center for Arts
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,385 students
| Measure | Dundalk High Baltimore, Maryland | Patapsco High and Center for Arts Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #162 of 197 | #154 of 197 |
| National rank | #14852 of 16,910 | #13868 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,087 | 1,385 |
| Enrollment | 2,087 | 1,385 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.6% | 64.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 16% | 17% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patapsco High and Center for Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.5 vs 22.5).
- •Patapsco High and Center for Arts does better on math proficiency (17% vs 16%).
- •Patapsco High and Center for Arts does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 26%).
- •Patapsco High and Center for Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.3% vs 65.6%).
- •Dundalk High does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.9).
- •Dundalk High is the larger school with 2,087 students compared with 1,385.
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 Dundalk High better than Patapsco High and Center for Arts?
On the Success Index (US), Patapsco High and Center for Arts ranks higher (27.5 vs 22.5 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 Dundalk High and Patapsco High and Center for Arts?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dundalk High: 2,087. Patapsco High and Center for Arts: 1,385. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dundalk High and Patapsco High and Center for Arts rank in Maryland?
Dundalk High is 162nd of 197 and Patapsco High and Center for Arts is 154th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).