Glen Burnie High vs Richard Henry Lee Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glen Burnie High
Glen Burnie · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,226 students
Richard Henry Lee Elementary
Glen Burnie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students
| Measure | Glen Burnie High Glen Burnie, Maryland | Richard Henry Lee Elementary Glen Burnie, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 34 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #144 of 197 | #597 of 879 |
| National rank | #12451 of 16,910 | #38506 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,226 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 2,226 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.3% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 23% |
| city | Glen Burnie | Glen Burnie |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glen Burnie High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.9 vs 30.1).
- •Glen Burnie High does better on math proficiency (26% vs 23%).
- •Glen Burnie High does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 31%).
- •Glen Burnie High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.3% vs 75.4%).
- •Richard Henry Lee Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 16.6).
- •Glen Burnie High is the larger school with 2,226 students compared with 378.
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 Glen Burnie High better than Richard Henry Lee Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glen Burnie High ranks higher (33.9 vs 30.1 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 Glen Burnie High and Richard Henry Lee Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Glen Burnie and Glen Burnie in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glen Burnie High: 2,226. Richard Henry Lee Elementary: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glen Burnie High and Richard Henry Lee Elementary rank in Maryland?
Glen Burnie High is 144th of 197 and Richard Henry Lee Elementary is 597th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).