Lothian Elementary vs Southern High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lothian Elementary
Lothian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
457 students
Southern High
Harwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,080 students
| Measure | Lothian Elementary Lothian, Maryland | Southern High Harwood, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #379 of 879 | #70 of 197 |
| National rank | #26297 of 50,301 | #5078 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 457 | 1,080 |
| Enrollment | 457 | 1,080 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.7% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 50% |
| city | Lothian | Harwood |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Southern High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 48.3).
- •Southern High does better on math proficiency (50% vs 36%).
- •Southern High does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 51%).
- •Southern High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.5% vs 61.7%).
- •Lothian Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 16.4).
- •Southern High is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 457.
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 Lothian Elementary better than Southern High?
On the Success Index (US), Southern High ranks higher (62.9 vs 48.3 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 Lothian Elementary and Southern High?
About 4.7 km in a straight line, between Lothian and Harwood in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lothian Elementary: 457. Southern High: 1,080. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lothian Elementary and Southern High rank in Maryland?
Lothian Elementary is 379th of 879 and Southern High is 70th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).