Argyle Middle vs Georgian Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Argyle Middle
Silver Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
868 students
Georgian Forest Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students
| Measure | Argyle Middle Silver Spring, Maryland | Georgian Forest Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 225 | #589 of 879 |
| National rank | #11585 of 15,369 | #38076 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 868 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 868 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 20% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (31.6 vs 30.7).
- •Georgian Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (20% vs 19%).
- •Argyle Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 27%).
- •Georgian Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 61.4%).
- •Georgian Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 13.4).
- •Argyle Middle is the larger school with 868 students compared with 600.
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 Argyle Middle better than Georgian Forest Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Argyle Middle and Georgian Forest Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Argyle Middle: 868. Georgian Forest Elementary: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Argyle Middle and Georgian Forest Elementary rank in Maryland?
Argyle Middle is 157th of 225 and Georgian Forest Elementary is 589th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).