James McHenry Elementary vs Legends Public Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James McHenry Elementary
Lanham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
610 students
Legends Public Charter School
Lanham · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
897 students
| Measure | James McHenry Elementary Lanham, Maryland | Legends Public Charter School Lanham, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #719 of 879 | #603 of 879 |
| National rank | #43905 of 50,301 | #38764 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 610 | 897 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 897 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 65.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | – |
| Math proficiency | 18% | – |
| city | Lanham | Lanham |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Legends Public Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.7 vs 21.5).
- •Legends Public Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.8% vs 91.6%).
- •James McHenry Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 23.0).
- •Legends Public Charter School is the larger school with 897 students compared with 610.
- •James McHenry Elementary is a public school while Legends Public Charter School is a charter 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 James McHenry Elementary better than Legends Public Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Legends Public Charter School ranks higher (29.7 vs 21.5 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 James McHenry Elementary and Legends Public Charter School?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Lanham and Lanham in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James McHenry Elementary: 610. Legends Public Charter School: 897. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James McHenry Elementary and Legends Public Charter School rank in Maryland?
James McHenry Elementary is 719th of 879 and Legends Public Charter School is 603rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).