Gwynn Park Middle vs Waldon Woods Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gwynn Park Middle
Brandywine · Public middle · Grades 6–8
702 students
Waldon Woods Elementary
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
523 students
| Measure | Gwynn Park Middle Brandywine, Maryland | Waldon Woods Elementary Clinton, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 225 | #812 of 879 |
| National rank | #13064 of 15,369 | #46840 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 702 | 523 |
| Enrollment | 702 | 523 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.1% | 92% |
| Students per teacher | 18.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 16% |
| city | Brandywine | Clinton |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gwynn Park Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.8 vs 16.6).
- •Waldon Woods Elementary does better on math proficiency (16% vs 11%).
- •Gwynn Park Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 31%).
- •Gwynn Park Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.1% vs 92%).
- •Waldon Woods Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 18.0).
- •Gwynn Park Middle is the larger school with 702 students compared with 523.
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 Gwynn Park Middle better than Waldon Woods Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gwynn Park Middle ranks higher (23.8 vs 16.6 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 Gwynn Park Middle and Waldon Woods Elementary?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Brandywine and Clinton in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gwynn Park Middle: 702. Waldon Woods Elementary: 523. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gwynn Park Middle and Waldon Woods Elementary rank in Maryland?
Gwynn Park Middle is 184th of 225 and Waldon Woods Elementary is 812th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).