Glenelg High vs West Friendship Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 5.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenelg High
Glenelg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,363 students
West Friendship Elementary
West Friendship · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students
| Measure | Glenelg High Glenelg, Maryland | West Friendship Elementary West Friendship, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #1 of 197 | #26 of 879 |
| National rank | #586 of 16,910 | #2186 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,363 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 1,363 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.2% | 8.2% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 90% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 65% |
| city | Glenelg | West Friendship |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (85.6 vs 85.6).
- •Glenelg High does better on math proficiency (86% vs 65%).
- •Glenelg High does better on reading proficiency (90% vs 77%).
- •West Friendship Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 10.2%).
- •West Friendship Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 17.3).
- •Glenelg High is the larger school with 1,363 students compared with 367.
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 Glenelg High better than West Friendship Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Glenelg High and West Friendship Elementary?
About 5.6 km in a straight line, between Glenelg and West Friendship in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenelg High: 1,363. West Friendship Elementary: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenelg High and West Friendship Elementary rank in Maryland?
Glenelg High is 1st of 197 and West Friendship Elementary is 26th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).