G. James Gholson Middle vs Highland Park Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
G. James Gholson Middle
Landover · Public middle · Grades 6–8
603 students
Highland Park Elementary
Landover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
210 students
| Measure | G. James Gholson Middle Landover, Maryland | Highland Park Elementary Landover, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 225 | #820 of 879 |
| National rank | #14451 of 15,369 | #47129 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 603 | 210 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 210 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 93.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 12% |
| city | Landover | Landover |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (15.9 vs 16.0).
- •Highland Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 5%).
- •G. James Gholson Middle does better on reading proficiency (19% vs 17%).
- •Highland Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.8% vs 95.2%).
- •G. James Gholson Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.4).
- •G. James Gholson Middle is the larger school with 603 students compared with 210.
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 G. James Gholson Middle better than Highland Park Elementary?
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 G. James Gholson Middle and Highland Park Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Landover and Landover in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
G. James Gholson Middle: 603. Highland Park Elementary: 210. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do G. James Gholson Middle and Highland Park Elementary rank in Maryland?
G. James Gholson Middle is 208th of 225 and Highland Park Elementary is 820th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).