Hampstead Hill Academy vs Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hampstead Hill Academy
Baltimore · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
933 students
Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
899 students
| Measure | Hampstead Hill Academy Baltimore, Maryland | Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 18 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #336 of 879 | #796 of 879 |
| National rank | #23475 of 50,301 | #46331 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 933 | 899 |
| Enrollment | 933 | 899 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 19.9 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 13% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 6% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hampstead Hill Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 17.5).
- •Hampstead Hill Academy does better on math proficiency (45% vs 6%).
- •Hampstead Hill Academy does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 13%).
- •Hampstead Hill Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.1% vs 66.1%).
- •Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 19.9).
- •Hampstead Hill Academy is the larger school with 933 students compared with 899.
- •Hampstead Hill Academy is a charter school while Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Hampstead Hill Academy better than Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237?
On the Success Index (US), Hampstead Hill Academy ranks higher (52.4 vs 17.5 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 Hampstead Hill Academy and Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hampstead Hill Academy: 933. Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237: 899. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hampstead Hill Academy and Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 rank in Maryland?
Hampstead Hill Academy is 336th of 879 and Highlandtown Elementary/Middle #237 is 796th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).