Johnston Square Elementary vs Paul Laurence Dunbar High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Johnston Square Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students
Paul Laurence Dunbar High
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,087 students
| Measure | Johnston Square Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Paul Laurence Dunbar High Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 8 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #879 of 879 | #166 of 197 |
| National rank | #49896 of 50,301 | #15001 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 271 | 1,087 |
| Enrollment | 271 | 1,087 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.5% | 77.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 18.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 17% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.7 vs 7.9).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar High does better on math proficiency (17% vs 2.5%).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar High does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 2.5%).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (77.7% vs 94.5%).
- •Johnston Square Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 18.1).
- •Paul Laurence Dunbar High is the larger school with 1,087 students compared with 271.
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 Johnston Square Elementary better than Paul Laurence Dunbar High?
On the Success Index (US), Paul Laurence Dunbar High ranks higher (21.7 vs 7.9 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 Johnston Square Elementary and Paul Laurence Dunbar High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Johnston Square Elementary: 271. Paul Laurence Dunbar High: 1,087. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Johnston Square Elementary and Paul Laurence Dunbar High rank in Maryland?
Johnston Square Elementary is 879th of 879 and Paul Laurence Dunbar High is 166th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).