Roland Park Elementary/Middle vs Western High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Roland Park Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,371 students
Western High
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,290 students
| Measure | Roland Park Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Western High Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #208 of 879 | #140 of 197 |
| National rank | #14355 of 50,301 | #10993 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,371 | 1,290 |
| Enrollment | 1,371 | 1,290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 30% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Roland Park Elementary/Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 39.9).
- •Roland Park Elementary/Middle does better on math proficiency (58% vs 30%).
- •Roland Park Elementary/Middle does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 59%).
- •Roland Park Elementary/Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33% vs 72.8%).
- •Western High does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.8).
- •Roland Park Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 1,371 students compared with 1,290.
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 Roland Park Elementary/Middle better than Western High?
On the Success Index (US), Roland Park Elementary/Middle ranks higher (65.7 vs 39.9 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 Roland Park Elementary/Middle and Western High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Roland Park Elementary/Middle: 1,371. Western High: 1,290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Roland Park Elementary/Middle and Western High rank in Maryland?
Roland Park Elementary/Middle is 208th of 879 and Western High is 140th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).