Meade Heights Elementary vs Meade High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meade Heights Elementary
Ft. Meade · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
Meade High
Ft Meade · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,045 students
| Measure | Meade Heights Elementary Ft. Meade, Maryland | Meade High Ft Meade, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #393 of 879 | #139 of 197 |
| National rank | #27234 of 50,301 | #10848 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 494 | 2,045 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 2,045 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 29% |
| city | Ft. Meade | Ft Meade |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Meade Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.9 vs 40.5).
- •Meade Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 29%).
- •Meade High does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Meade High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 65.8%).
- •Meade Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 15.9).
- •Meade High is the larger school with 2,045 students compared with 494.
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 Meade Heights Elementary better than Meade High?
On the Success Index (US), Meade Heights Elementary ranks higher (46.9 vs 40.5 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 Meade Heights Elementary and Meade High?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Ft. Meade and Ft Meade in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meade Heights Elementary: 494. Meade High: 2,045. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meade Heights Elementary and Meade High rank in Maryland?
Meade Heights Elementary is 393rd of 879 and Meade High is 139th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).