Glenwood Middle vs West Friendship Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 6.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenwood Middle
Glenwood · Public middle · Grades 6–8
494 students
West Friendship Elementary
West Friendship · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students
| Measure | Glenwood Middle Glenwood, Maryland | West Friendship Elementary West Friendship, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #2 of 225 | #26 of 879 |
| National rank | #510 of 15,369 | #2186 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 494 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14% | 8.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 65% |
| city | Glenwood | West Friendship |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glenwood Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.5 vs 85.6).
- •Glenwood Middle does better on math proficiency (66% vs 65%).
- •Glenwood Middle does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •West Friendship Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 14%).
- •West Friendship Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.4).
- •Glenwood Middle is the larger school with 494 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 Glenwood Middle better than West Friendship Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glenwood Middle ranks higher (87.5 vs 85.6 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 Glenwood Middle and West Friendship Elementary?
About 6.8 km in a straight line, between Glenwood and West Friendship in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenwood Middle: 494. West Friendship Elementary: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenwood Middle and West Friendship Elementary rank in Maryland?
Glenwood Middle is 2nd of 225 and West Friendship Elementary is 26th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).