Kenwood High vs Mars Estates Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Kenwood High
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,900 students
Mars Estates Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
400 students
| Measure | Kenwood High Baltimore, Maryland | Mars Estates Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #161 of 197 | #727 of 879 |
| National rank | #14841 of 16,910 | #44108 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,900 | 400 |
| Enrollment | 1,900 | 400 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.4% | 75.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.4 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 22% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kenwood High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (22.6 vs 21.2).
- •Mars Estates Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 13%).
- •Kenwood High does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 22%).
- •Kenwood High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.4% vs 75.8%).
- •Mars Estates Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.4).
- •Kenwood High is the larger school with 1,900 students compared with 400.
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 Kenwood High better than Mars Estates Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kenwood High ranks higher (22.6 vs 21.2 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 Kenwood High and Mars Estates Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Kenwood High: 1,900. Mars Estates Elementary: 400. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Kenwood High and Mars Estates Elementary rank in Maryland?
Kenwood High is 161st of 197 and Mars Estates Elementary is 727th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).