Francis Scott Key Elementary vs Suitland High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis Scott Key Elementary
District Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
451 students
Suitland High
Suitland · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,847 students
| Measure | Francis Scott Key Elementary District Heights, Maryland | Suitland High Suitland, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #838 of 879 | #187 of 197 |
| National rank | #47861 of 50,301 | #15919 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 451 | 1,847 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 1,847 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 94.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 30% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 11% |
| city | District Heights | Suitland |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Suitland High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.1 vs 14.5).
- •Suitland High does better on math proficiency (11% vs 9%).
- •Suitland High does better on reading proficiency (30% vs 15%).
- •Francis Scott Key Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.9% vs 94.7%).
- •Francis Scott Key Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.9).
- •Suitland High is the larger school with 1,847 students compared with 451.
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 Francis Scott Key Elementary better than Suitland High?
On the Success Index (US), Suitland High ranks higher (16.1 vs 14.5 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 Francis Scott Key Elementary and Suitland High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between District Heights and Suitland in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Scott Key Elementary: 451. Suitland High: 1,847. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Scott Key Elementary and Suitland High rank in Maryland?
Francis Scott Key Elementary is 838th of 879 and Suitland High is 187th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).