Hilltop Elementary vs Linthicum Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hilltop Elementary
Glen Burnie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
521 students
Linthicum Elementary
Linthicum · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
| Measure | Hilltop Elementary Glen Burnie, Maryland | Linthicum Elementary Linthicum, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #688 of 879 | #243 of 879 |
| National rank | #42563 of 50,301 | #16107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 521 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 81.4% | 43.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 48% |
| city | Glen Burnie | Linthicum |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Linthicum Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 23.6).
- •Linthicum Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 13%).
- •Linthicum Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 23%).
- •Linthicum Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 81.4%).
- •Hilltop Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.5).
- •Hilltop Elementary is the larger school with 521 students compared with 509.
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 Hilltop Elementary better than Linthicum Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Linthicum Elementary ranks higher (63.0 vs 23.6 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 Hilltop Elementary and Linthicum Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Glen Burnie and Linthicum in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hilltop Elementary: 521. Linthicum Elementary: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hilltop Elementary and Linthicum Elementary rank in Maryland?
Hilltop Elementary is 688th of 879 and Linthicum Elementary is 243rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).