General Smallwood Middle School vs Indian Head Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
General Smallwood Middle School
Indian Head · Public middle · Grades 6–8
500 students
Indian Head Elementary School
Indian Head · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
| Measure | General Smallwood Middle School Indian Head, Maryland | Indian Head Elementary School Indian Head, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 32 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #160 of 225 | #568 of 879 |
| National rank | #11745 of 15,369 | #37039 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 500 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.8% | 63% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 24% |
| city | Indian Head | Indian Head |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Indian Head Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.3 vs 30.9).
- •Indian Head Elementary School does better on math proficiency (24% vs 21%).
- •Indian Head Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 34%).
- •General Smallwood Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.8% vs 63%).
- •Indian Head Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 13.9).
- •General Smallwood Middle School is the larger school with 500 students compared with 443.
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 General Smallwood Middle School better than Indian Head Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Indian Head Elementary School ranks higher (32.3 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 General Smallwood Middle School and Indian Head Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Indian Head and Indian Head in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
General Smallwood Middle School: 500. Indian Head Elementary School: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do General Smallwood Middle School and Indian Head Elementary School rank in Maryland?
General Smallwood Middle School is 160th of 225 and Indian Head Elementary School is 568th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).