James Ryder Randall Elementary vs Thurgood Marshall Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Ryder Randall Elementary
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
299 students
Thurgood Marshall Middle
Temple Hills · Public middle · Grades 6–8
707 students
| Measure | James Ryder Randall Elementary Clinton, Maryland | Thurgood Marshall Middle Temple Hills, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 10 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #851 of 879 | #222 of 225 |
| National rank | #48341 of 50,301 | #15062 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 299 | 707 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 707 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 93.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7% |
| city | Clinton | Temple Hills |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •James Ryder Randall Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.4 vs 10.4).
- •James Ryder Randall Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Middle does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 17%).
- •James Ryder Randall Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.6% vs 93.5%).
- •James Ryder Randall Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.4).
- •Thurgood Marshall Middle is the larger school with 707 students compared with 299.
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 Ryder Randall Elementary better than Thurgood Marshall Middle?
On the Success Index (US), James Ryder Randall Elementary ranks higher (13.4 vs 10.4 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 Ryder Randall Elementary and Thurgood Marshall Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Clinton and Temple Hills in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Ryder Randall Elementary: 299. Thurgood Marshall Middle: 707. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Ryder Randall Elementary and Thurgood Marshall Middle rank in Maryland?
James Ryder Randall Elementary is 851st of 879 and Thurgood Marshall Middle is 222nd of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).