Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle vs Northwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
320 students
Northwood Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
641 students
| Measure | Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Northwood Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #724 of 879 | #749 of 879 |
| National rank | #44086 of 50,301 | #44986 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 320 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 320 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.1% | 76.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 27% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.2 vs 19.8).
- •Northwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 7.5%).
- •Northwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (23% vs 12%).
- •Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.1% vs 76.4%).
- •Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 17.3).
- •Northwood Elementary is the larger school with 641 students compared with 320.
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 Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle better than Northwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle ranks higher (21.2 vs 19.8 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 Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle and Northwood Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle: 320. Northwood Elementary: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle and Northwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Garrett Heights Elementary/Middle is 724th of 879 and Northwood Elementary is 749th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).