Halethorpe Elementary vs Relay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Halethorpe Elementary
Halethorpe · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
273 students
Relay Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
581 students
| Measure | Halethorpe Elementary Halethorpe, Maryland | Relay Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #535 of 879 | #472 of 879 |
| National rank | #34750 of 50,301 | #31232 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 273 | 581 |
| Enrollment | 273 | 581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.8% | 52.7% |
| Students per teacher | 10.9 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 37% |
| city | Halethorpe | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Relay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.1 vs 35.8).
- •Relay Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 22%).
- •Relay Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 37%).
- •Relay Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.7% vs 64.8%).
- •Halethorpe Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 15.3).
- •Relay Elementary is the larger school with 581 students compared with 273.
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 Halethorpe Elementary better than Relay Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Relay Elementary ranks higher (41.1 vs 35.8 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 Halethorpe Elementary and Relay Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Halethorpe and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Halethorpe Elementary: 273. Relay Elementary: 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Halethorpe Elementary and Relay Elementary rank in Maryland?
Halethorpe Elementary is 535th of 879 and Relay Elementary is 472nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).