James McHenry Elementary vs Seabrook 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.
James McHenry Elementary
Lanham · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
610 students
Seabrook Elementary
Seabrook · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
365 students
| Measure | James McHenry Elementary Lanham, Maryland | Seabrook Elementary Seabrook, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #719 of 879 | #550 of 879 |
| National rank | #43905 of 50,301 | #36138 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 610 | 365 |
| Enrollment | 610 | 365 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 90.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 42% |
| city | Lanham | Seabrook |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Seabrook Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.7 vs 21.5).
- •Seabrook Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 18%).
- •Seabrook Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Seabrook Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.7% vs 91.6%).
- •James McHenry Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.0).
- •James McHenry Elementary is the larger school with 610 students compared with 365.
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 Seabrook Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Seabrook Elementary ranks higher (33.7 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 Seabrook Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Lanham and Seabrook in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James McHenry Elementary: 610. Seabrook Elementary: 365. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James McHenry Elementary and Seabrook Elementary rank in Maryland?
James McHenry Elementary is 719th of 879 and Seabrook Elementary is 550th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).