G. James Gholson Middle vs Walker Mill Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 3.0 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
Walker Mill Middle
Capitol Heights · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,054 students
| Measure | G. James Gholson Middle Landover, Maryland | Walker Mill Middle Capitol Heights, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 225 | #183 of 225 |
| National rank | #14451 of 15,369 | #12883 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 603 | 1,054 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 1,054 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 75.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 20% |
| city | Landover | Capitol Heights |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walker Mill Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (24.9 vs 15.9).
- •Walker Mill Middle does better on math proficiency (20% vs 5%).
- •Walker Mill Middle does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 19%).
- •Walker Mill Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.6% vs 95.2%).
- •G. James Gholson Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 16.2).
- •Walker Mill Middle is the larger school with 1,054 students compared with 603.
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 Walker Mill Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Walker Mill Middle ranks higher (24.9 vs 15.9 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 G. James Gholson Middle and Walker Mill Middle?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Landover and Capitol Heights in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
G. James Gholson Middle: 603. Walker Mill Middle: 1,054. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do G. James Gholson Middle and Walker Mill Middle rank in Maryland?
G. James Gholson Middle is 208th of 225 and Walker Mill Middle is 183rd of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).