Guilford Park High vs Patuxent Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Guilford Park High
Jessup · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,218 students
Patuxent Valley Middle
Jessup · Public middle · Grades 6–8
840 students
| Measure | Guilford Park High Jessup, Maryland | Patuxent Valley Middle Jessup, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #99 of 197 | #91 of 225 |
| National rank | #7506 of 16,910 | #7176 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,218 | 840 |
| Enrollment | 1,218 | 840 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 48% |
| Math proficiency | – | 36% |
| city | Jessup | Jessup |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Guilford Park High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (53.3 vs 52.1).
- •Patuxent Valley Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 45.2%).
- •Patuxent Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.6).
- •Guilford Park High is the larger school with 1,218 students compared with 840.
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 Guilford Park High better than Patuxent Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Guilford Park High ranks higher (53.3 vs 52.1 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 Guilford Park High and Patuxent Valley Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Jessup and Jessup in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Guilford Park High: 1,218. Patuxent Valley Middle: 840. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Guilford Park High and Patuxent Valley Middle rank in Maryland?
Guilford Park High is 99th of 197 and Patuxent Valley Middle is 91st of 225 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).