Elmwood Elementary vs Overlea High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 768 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Elmwood Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
396 students
Overlea High
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,474 students
| Measure | Elmwood Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Overlea High Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #676 of 879 | #178 of 197 |
| National rank | #41985 of 50,301 | #15544 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 396 | 1,474 |
| Enrollment | 396 | 1,474 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.2% | 65.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 7% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Elmwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.5 vs 18.4).
- •Elmwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 7%).
- •Overlea High does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 21%).
- •Elmwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.2% vs 65.4%).
- •Elmwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.1).
- •Overlea High is the larger school with 1,474 students compared with 396.
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 Elmwood Elementary better than Overlea High?
On the Success Index (US), Elmwood Elementary ranks higher (24.5 vs 18.4 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 Elmwood Elementary and Overlea High?
About 768 m in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Elmwood Elementary: 396. Overlea High: 1,474. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Elmwood Elementary and Overlea High rank in Maryland?
Elmwood Elementary is 676th of 879 and Overlea High is 178th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).