Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle vs Lillie May Carroll Jackson School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades K–8
705 students
Lillie May Carroll Jackson School
Baltimore · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
209 students
| Measure | Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Lillie May Carroll Jackson School Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #857 of 879 | #215 of 225 |
| National rank | #48636 of 50,301 | #14762 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 705 | 209 |
| Enrollment | 705 | 209 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 82.6% | 82.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 8% | 14% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 2% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (12.6 vs 13.5).
- •Lillie May Carroll Jackson School does better on reading proficiency (14% vs 8%).
- •Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82.6% vs 82.8%).
- •Lillie May Carroll Jackson School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.7).
- •Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 705 students compared with 209.
- •Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle is a public school while Lillie May Carroll Jackson School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle better than Lillie May Carroll Jackson School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle and Lillie May Carroll Jackson School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle: 705. Lillie May Carroll Jackson School: 209. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle and Lillie May Carroll Jackson School rank in Maryland?
Fort Worthington Elementary/Middle is 857th of 879 and Lillie May Carroll Jackson School is 215th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).