Gunpowder Elementary vs Perry Hall 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.
Gunpowder Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades K–5
443 students
Perry Hall Middle
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,582 students
| Measure | Gunpowder Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Perry Hall Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #344 of 879 | #83 of 225 |
| National rank | #23966 of 50,301 | #6682 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 443 | 1,582 |
| Enrollment | 443 | 1,582 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.9% | 36.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 43% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Perry Hall Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.4 vs 51.7).
- •Gunpowder Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 43%).
- •Perry Hall Middle does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 48%).
- •Perry Hall Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.6% vs 42.9%).
- •Gunpowder Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 16.7).
- •Perry Hall Middle is the larger school with 1,582 students compared with 443.
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 Gunpowder Elementary better than Perry Hall Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Perry Hall Middle ranks higher (54.4 vs 51.7 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 Gunpowder Elementary and Perry Hall Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gunpowder Elementary: 443. Perry Hall Middle: 1,582. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gunpowder Elementary and Perry Hall Middle rank in Maryland?
Gunpowder Elementary is 344th of 879 and Perry Hall Middle is 83rd of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).