Edgewood High vs Magnolia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgewood High
Edgewood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,440 students
Magnolia Elementary
Joppa · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
545 students
| Measure | Edgewood High Edgewood, Maryland | Magnolia Elementary Joppa, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #131 of 197 | #772 of 879 |
| National rank | #10096 of 16,910 | #45668 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,440 | 545 |
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 545 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.4% | 88.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 14% |
| city | Edgewood | Joppa |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgewood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 18.7).
- •Edgewood High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 14%).
- •Edgewood High does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 14%).
- •Edgewood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 88.1%).
- •Magnolia Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.2).
- •Edgewood High is the larger school with 1,440 students compared with 545.
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 Edgewood High better than Magnolia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Edgewood High ranks higher (43.4 vs 18.7 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 Edgewood High and Magnolia Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Edgewood and Joppa in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgewood High: 1,440. Magnolia Elementary: 545. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgewood High and Magnolia Elementary rank in Maryland?
Edgewood High is 131st of 197 and Magnolia Elementary is 772nd of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).