G. James Gholson Middle vs William Paca Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 997 m 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
William Paca Elementary
Landover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
563 students
| Measure | G. James Gholson Middle Landover, Maryland | William Paca Elementary Landover, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 225 | #849 of 879 |
| National rank | #14451 of 15,369 | #48321 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 603 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 95.2% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 19% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 5% | 10% |
| city | Landover | Landover |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •G. James Gholson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (15.9 vs 13.5).
- •William Paca Elementary does better on math proficiency (10% vs 5%).
- •William Paca Elementary does better on reading proficiency (20% vs 19%).
- •G. James Gholson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.2% vs 95.4%).
- •G. James Gholson Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.4).
- •G. James Gholson Middle is the larger school with 603 students compared with 563.
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 William Paca Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), G. James Gholson Middle ranks higher (15.9 vs 13.5 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 G. James Gholson Middle and William Paca Elementary?
About 997 m in a straight line, between Landover and Landover in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
G. James Gholson Middle: 603. William Paca Elementary: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do G. James Gholson Middle and William Paca Elementary rank in Maryland?
G. James Gholson Middle is 208th of 225 and William Paca Elementary is 849th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).