Bel Air Elementary vs Forest Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 6.1 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
Forest Hill Elementary
Forest Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students
| Measure | Bel Air Elementary Bel Air, Maryland | Forest Hill Elementary Forest Hill, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #130 of 879 | #93 of 879 |
| National rank | #9152 of 50,301 | #7056 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 521 | 451 |
| Enrollment | 521 | 451 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.3% | 15.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 62% |
| city | Bel Air | Forest Hill |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 73.1).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 62%).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 65%).
- •Forest Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 31.3%).
- •Forest Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.3).
- •Bel Air Elementary is the larger school with 521 students compared with 451.
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 Forest Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Hill Elementary ranks higher (76.4 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 Forest Hill Elementary?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Bel Air and Forest Hill in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel Air Elementary: 521. Forest Hill Elementary: 451. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel Air Elementary and Forest Hill Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bel Air Elementary is 130th of 879 and Forest Hill Elementary is 93rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).