Katherine Johnson Global Academy vs Matthew A. Henson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Katherine Johnson Global Academy
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 3–8
473 students
Matthew A. Henson Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
199 students
| Measure | Katherine Johnson Global Academy Baltimore, Maryland | Matthew A. Henson Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #223 of 225 | #868 of 879 |
| National rank | #15076 of 15,369 | #49100 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 473 | 199 |
| Enrollment | 473 | 199 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.5% | 85.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 3% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 2% | 2.5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Matthew A. Henson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.3 vs 10.2).
- •Matthew A. Henson Elementary does better on math proficiency (2.5% vs 2%).
- •Katherine Johnson Global Academy does better on reading proficiency (3% vs 2.5%).
- •Matthew A. Henson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.9% vs 90.5%).
- •Katherine Johnson Global Academy does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.6).
- •Katherine Johnson Global Academy is the larger school with 473 students compared with 199.
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 Katherine Johnson Global Academy better than Matthew A. Henson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Matthew A. Henson Elementary ranks higher (11.3 vs 10.2 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 Katherine Johnson Global Academy and Matthew A. Henson Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Katherine Johnson Global Academy: 473. Matthew A. Henson Elementary: 199. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Katherine Johnson Global Academy and Matthew A. Henson Elementary rank in Maryland?
Katherine Johnson Global Academy is 223rd of 225 and Matthew A. Henson Elementary is 868th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).