Urbana Elementary vs Urbana High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Urbana Elementary
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
736 students
Urbana High
Ijamsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,989 students
| Measure | Urbana Elementary Frederick, Maryland | Urbana High Ijamsville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #76 of 879 | #15 of 197 |
| National rank | #6164 of 50,301 | #1185 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 736 | 1,989 |
| Enrollment | 736 | 1,989 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.6% | 16.5% |
| Students per teacher | 18.4 | 20.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 84% |
| city | Frederick | Ijamsville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Urbana High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 78.0).
- •Urbana High does better on math proficiency (84% vs 76%).
- •Urbana High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 73%).
- •Urbana High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 22.6%).
- •Urbana Elementary does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 20.1).
- •Urbana High is the larger school with 1,989 students compared with 736.
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 Urbana Elementary better than Urbana High?
On the Success Index (US), Urbana High ranks higher (80.6 vs 78.0 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 Urbana Elementary and Urbana High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Ijamsville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Urbana Elementary: 736. Urbana High: 1,989. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Urbana Elementary and Urbana High rank in Maryland?
Urbana Elementary is 76th of 879 and Urbana High is 15th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).