Northwood Elementary vs Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 109 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northwood Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
641 students
Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus
Lusby · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
641 students
| Measure | Northwood Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus Lusby, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #749 of 879 | #518 of 879 |
| National rank | #44986 of 50,301 | #33756 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 641 | 641 |
| Enrollment | 641 | 641 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.4% | 59.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.3 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 23% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 36% |
| city | Baltimore | Lusby |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.4 vs 19.8).
- •Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus does better on math proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 23%).
- •Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.8% vs 76.4%).
- •Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.3).
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 Northwood Elementary better than Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus?
On the Success Index (US), Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus ranks higher (37.4 vs 19.8 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 Northwood Elementary and Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus?
About 109 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Lusby in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northwood Elementary: 641. Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus: 641. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northwood Elementary and Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus rank in Maryland?
Northwood Elementary is 749th of 879 and Patuxent Appeal Elementary Campus is 518th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).