Gale-Bailey Elementary School vs General Smallwood Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gale-Bailey Elementary School
Marbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students
General Smallwood Middle School
Indian Head · Public middle · Grades 6–8
500 students
| Measure | Gale-Bailey Elementary School Marbury, Maryland | General Smallwood Middle School Indian Head, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #487 of 879 | #160 of 225 |
| National rank | #32042 of 50,301 | #11745 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 344 | 500 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 500 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 21% |
| city | Marbury | Indian Head |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gale-Bailey Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 30.9).
- •Gale-Bailey Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 21%).
- •General Smallwood Middle School does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 32%).
- •Gale-Bailey Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 59.8%).
- •Gale-Bailey Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.9).
- •General Smallwood Middle School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 344.
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 Gale-Bailey Elementary School better than General Smallwood Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Gale-Bailey Elementary School ranks higher (39.8 vs 30.9 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 Gale-Bailey Elementary School and General Smallwood Middle School?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Marbury and Indian Head in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gale-Bailey Elementary School: 344. General Smallwood Middle School: 500. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gale-Bailey Elementary School and General Smallwood Middle School rank in Maryland?
Gale-Bailey Elementary School is 487th of 879 and General Smallwood Middle School is 160th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).