Arnold Elementary vs Flower Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 59 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arnold Elementary
Arnold · Public elementary · Grades K–5
454 students
Flower Hill Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
454 students
| Measure | Arnold Elementary Arnold, Maryland | Flower Hill Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #83 of 879 | #515 of 879 |
| National rank | #6678 of 50,301 | #33657 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 454 | 454 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 454 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13% | 54.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 24% |
| city | Arnold | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Arnold Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.0 vs 37.5).
- •Arnold Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 24%).
- •Arnold Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 34%).
- •Arnold Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13% vs 54.8%).
- •Flower Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.6 vs 15.1).
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 Arnold Elementary better than Flower Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Arnold Elementary ranks higher (77.0 vs 37.5 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 Arnold Elementary and Flower Hill Elementary?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Arnold and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arnold Elementary: 454. Flower Hill Elementary: 454. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arnold Elementary and Flower Hill Elementary rank in Maryland?
Arnold Elementary is 83rd of 879 and Flower Hill Elementary is 515th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).