Bel Air Elementary vs Fallston High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 5.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bel Air Elementary
Bel Air · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
521 students
Fallston High
Fallston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,036 students
| Measure | Bel Air Elementary Bel Air, Maryland | Fallston High Fallston, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #130 of 879 | #14 of 197 |
| National rank | #9152 of 50,301 | #1173 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 521 | 1,036 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 1,036 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 15.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 74% |
| city | Bel Air | Fallston |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fallston High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 73.1).
- •Fallston High does better on math proficiency (74% vs 66%).
- •Fallston High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 68%).
- •Fallston High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 31.3%).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 17.0).
- •Fallston High is the larger school with 1,036 students compared with 521.
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 Bel Air Elementary better than Fallston High?
On the Success Index (US), Fallston High ranks higher (80.6 vs 73.1 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 Bel Air Elementary and Fallston High?
About 5.7 km in a straight line, between Bel Air and Fallston in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel Air Elementary: 521. Fallston High: 1,036. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel Air Elementary and Fallston High rank in Maryland?
Bel Air Elementary is 130th of 879 and Fallston High is 14th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).