Highland Park Elementary vs Seat Pleasant Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Park Elementary
Landover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
210 students
Seat Pleasant Elementary
Capital Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
284 students
| Measure | Highland Park Elementary Landover, Maryland | Seat Pleasant Elementary Capital Heights, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #820 of 879 | #800 of 879 |
| National rank | #47129 of 50,301 | #46400 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 210 | 284 |
| Enrollment | 210 | 284 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 93.8% | 95.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 12% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 12% |
| city | Landover | Capital Heights |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Seat Pleasant Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (17.4 vs 16.0).
- •Highland Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 12%).
- •Highland Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (93.8% vs 95.8%).
- •Seat Pleasant Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.4).
- •Seat Pleasant Elementary is the larger school with 284 students compared with 210.
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 Highland Park Elementary better than Seat Pleasant Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Seat Pleasant Elementary ranks higher (17.4 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 Highland Park Elementary and Seat Pleasant Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Landover and Capital Heights in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Park Elementary: 210. Seat Pleasant Elementary: 284. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Park Elementary and Seat Pleasant Elementary rank in Maryland?
Highland Park Elementary is 820th of 879 and Seat Pleasant Elementary is 800th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).