Greenbelt Middle vs Paint Branch Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greenbelt Middle
Greenbelt · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,270 students
Paint Branch Elementary
College Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
488 students
| Measure | Greenbelt Middle Greenbelt, Maryland | Paint Branch Elementary College Park, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #186 of 225 | #546 of 879 |
| National rank | #13117 of 15,369 | #36062 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,270 | 488 |
| Enrollment | 1,270 | 488 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.1% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 32% |
| city | Greenbelt | College Park |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paint Branch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.8 vs 23.5).
- •Paint Branch Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 23%).
- •Paint Branch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 36%).
- •Paint Branch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91% vs 93.1%).
- •Paint Branch Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 14.9).
- •Greenbelt Middle is the larger school with 1,270 students compared with 488.
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 Greenbelt Middle better than Paint Branch Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Paint Branch Elementary ranks higher (33.8 vs 23.5 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 Greenbelt Middle and Paint Branch Elementary?
About 2.4 km in a straight line, between Greenbelt and College Park in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greenbelt Middle: 1,270. Paint Branch Elementary: 488. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greenbelt Middle and Paint Branch Elementary rank in Maryland?
Greenbelt Middle is 186th of 225 and Paint Branch Elementary is 546th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).