Edgewood High vs Old Post Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.2 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
Old Post Road Elementary
Abingdon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students
| Measure | Edgewood High Edgewood, Maryland | Old Post Road Elementary Abingdon, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #131 of 197 | #668 of 879 |
| National rank | #10096 of 16,910 | #41599 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,440 | 850 |
| Enrollment | 1,440 | 850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.4% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 22% |
| city | Edgewood | Abingdon |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edgewood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.4 vs 25.2).
- •Edgewood High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Edgewood High does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 27%).
- •Edgewood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.4% vs 79.6%).
- •Old Post Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 15.2).
- •Edgewood High is the larger school with 1,440 students compared with 850.
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 Old Post Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Edgewood High ranks higher (43.4 vs 25.2 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 Old Post Road Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Edgewood and Abingdon in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgewood High: 1,440. Old Post Road Elementary: 850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgewood High and Old Post Road Elementary rank in Maryland?
Edgewood High is 131st of 197 and Old Post Road Elementary is 668th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).