Bel Air Elementary vs John Humbird Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 9.2 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
John Humbird Elementary
Cumberland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
242 students
| Measure | Bel Air Elementary Cumberland, Maryland | John Humbird Elementary Cumberland, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #248 of 879 | #502 of 879 |
| National rank | #16294 of 50,301 | #33093 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 216 | 242 |
| Enrollment | 216 | 242 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.1% | 85.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 37% |
| city | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bel Air Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.7 vs 38.3).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Bel Air Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.1% vs 85.1%).
- •John Humbird Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.7).
- •John Humbird Elementary is the larger school with 242 students compared with 216.
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 John Humbird Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bel Air Elementary ranks higher (62.7 vs 38.3 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 John Humbird Elementary?
About 9.2 km in a straight line, between Cumberland and Cumberland in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel Air Elementary: 216. John Humbird Elementary: 242. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel Air Elementary and John Humbird Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bel Air Elementary is 248th of 879 and John Humbird Elementary is 502nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).