Gale-Bailey Elementary School vs Indian Head Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 4.6 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
Indian Head Elementary School
Indian Head · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
| Measure | Gale-Bailey Elementary School Marbury, Maryland | Indian Head Elementary School Indian Head, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #487 of 879 | #568 of 879 |
| National rank | #32042 of 50,301 | #37039 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 344 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 344 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.7% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 24% |
| city | Marbury | Indian Head |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gale-Bailey Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.8 vs 32.3).
- •Gale-Bailey Elementary School does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Indian Head Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Gale-Bailey Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 63%).
- •Gale-Bailey Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 13.8).
- •Indian Head Elementary School is the larger school with 443 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 Indian Head Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Gale-Bailey Elementary School ranks higher (39.8 vs 32.3 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 Indian Head Elementary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Marbury and Indian Head in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gale-Bailey Elementary School: 344. Indian Head Elementary School: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gale-Bailey Elementary School and Indian Head Elementary School rank in Maryland?
Gale-Bailey Elementary School is 487th of 879 and Indian Head Elementary School is 568th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).