Northeast High vs Sunset Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northeast High
Pasadena · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,387 students
Sunset Elementary
Pasadena · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
520 students
| Measure | Northeast High Pasadena, Maryland | Sunset Elementary Pasadena, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #122 of 197 | #299 of 879 |
| National rank | #9368 of 16,910 | #20363 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,387 | 520 |
| Enrollment | 1,387 | 520 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.8% | 41.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.6 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 46% |
| city | Pasadena | Pasadena |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunset Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.9 vs 46.3).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 27%).
- •Northeast High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 56%).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 42.8%).
- •Sunset Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.6).
- •Northeast High is the larger school with 1,387 students compared with 520.
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 Northeast High better than Sunset Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunset Elementary ranks higher (56.9 vs 46.3 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 Northeast High and Sunset Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Pasadena and Pasadena in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northeast High: 1,387. Sunset Elementary: 520. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northeast High and Sunset Elementary rank in Maryland?
Northeast High is 122nd of 197 and Sunset Elementary is 299th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).