Garrett Park Elementary vs Northwood High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garrett Park Elementary
Kensington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
724 students
Northwood High
Rockville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,654 students
| Measure | Garrett Park Elementary Kensington, Maryland | Northwood High Rockville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 879 | #136 of 197 |
| National rank | #14171 of 50,301 | #10664 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 724 | 1,654 |
| Enrollment | 724 | 1,654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 30% |
| city | Kensington | Rockville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garrett Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 41.2).
- •Garrett Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 30%).
- •Garrett Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 49%).
- •Garrett Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 58.4%).
- •Northwood High does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 16.8).
- •Northwood High is the larger school with 1,654 students compared with 724.
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 Park Elementary better than Northwood High?
On the Success Index (US), Garrett Park Elementary ranks higher (65.9 vs 41.2 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 Park Elementary and Northwood High?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Kensington and Rockville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garrett Park Elementary: 724. Northwood High: 1,654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garrett Park Elementary and Northwood High rank in Maryland?
Garrett Park Elementary is 199th of 879 and Northwood High is 136th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).