Hawthorne Elementary vs Kenwood High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawthorne Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
499 students
Kenwood High
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,900 students
| Measure | Hawthorne Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Kenwood High Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #819 of 879 | #161 of 197 |
| National rank | #47127 of 50,301 | #14841 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 499 | 1,900 |
| Enrollment | 499 | 1,900 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.2% | 66.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 10% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 7% | 13% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kenwood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 16.0).
- •Kenwood High does better on math proficiency (13% vs 7%).
- •Kenwood High does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 10%).
- •Kenwood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.4% vs 83.2%).
- •Hawthorne Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 15.4).
- •Kenwood High is the larger school with 1,900 students compared with 499.
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 Hawthorne Elementary better than Kenwood High?
On the Success Index (US), Kenwood High ranks higher (22.6 vs 16.0 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 Hawthorne Elementary and Kenwood High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawthorne Elementary: 499. Kenwood High: 1,900. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawthorne Elementary and Kenwood High rank in Maryland?
Hawthorne Elementary is 819th of 879 and Kenwood High is 161st of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).