Bel Air Elementary vs Forest Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 181 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bel Air Elementary
Cumberland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
216 students
Forest Heights Elementary
Oxon Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
215 students
| Measure | Bel Air Elementary Cumberland, Maryland | Forest Heights Elementary Oxon Hill, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 879 | #760 of 879 |
| National rank | #16294 of 50,301 | #45282 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 216 | 215 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 215 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 87.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 7.5% |
| city | Cumberland | Oxon Hill |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bel Air Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 19.3).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 7.5%).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 22%).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 87.4%).
- •Forest Heights Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.7).
- •Bel Air Elementary is the larger school with 216 students compared with 215.
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 Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bel Air Elementary ranks higher (62.7 vs 19.3 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 Heights Elementary?
About 181 km in a straight line, between Cumberland and Oxon Hill in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel Air Elementary: 216. Forest Heights Elementary: 215. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel Air Elementary and Forest Heights Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bel Air Elementary is 248th of 879 and Forest Heights Elementary is 760th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).