Glendale Elementary vs Richard Henry Lee Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glendale Elementary
Glen Burnie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
438 students
Richard Henry Lee Elementary
Glen Burnie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
378 students
| Measure | Glendale Elementary Glen Burnie, Maryland | Richard Henry Lee Elementary Glen Burnie, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #528 of 879 | #597 of 879 |
| National rank | #34445 of 50,301 | #38506 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 438 | 378 |
| Enrollment | 438 | 378 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.9% | 75.4% |
| Students per teacher | 9.5 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 23% |
| city | Glen Burnie | Glen Burnie |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glendale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.3 vs 30.1).
- •Glendale Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 23%).
- •Glendale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 31%).
- •Richard Henry Lee Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.4% vs 76.9%).
- •Glendale Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 11.5).
- •Glendale Elementary is the larger school with 438 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 Glendale Elementary better than Richard Henry Lee Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glendale Elementary ranks higher (36.3 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 Glendale Elementary and Richard Henry Lee Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Glen Burnie and Glen Burnie in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glendale Elementary: 438. Richard Henry Lee Elementary: 378. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glendale Elementary and Richard Henry Lee Elementary rank in Maryland?
Glendale Elementary is 528th of 879 and Richard Henry Lee Elementary is 597th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).