Francis Scott Key Elementary vs William W. Hall Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 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
William W. Hall Academy
Capitol Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
444 students
| Measure | Francis Scott Key Elementary District Heights, Maryland | William W. Hall Academy Capitol Heights, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #838 of 879 | #734 of 879 |
| National rank | #47861 of 50,301 | #44495 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 451 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.9% | 91.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 15% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 9% | 12% |
| city | District Heights | Capitol Heights |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William W. Hall Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.6 vs 14.5).
- •William W. Hall Academy does better on math proficiency (12% vs 9%).
- •William W. Hall Academy does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 15%).
- •William W. Hall Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.4% vs 92.9%).
- •William W. Hall Academy does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.7).
- •Francis Scott Key Elementary is the larger school with 451 students compared with 444.
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 William W. Hall Academy?
On the Success Index (US), William W. Hall Academy ranks higher (20.6 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 William W. Hall Academy?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between District Heights and Capitol Heights in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Scott Key Elementary: 451. William W. Hall Academy: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Scott Key Elementary and William W. Hall Academy rank in Maryland?
Francis Scott Key Elementary is 838th of 879 and William W. Hall Academy is 734th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).