Bel Air Middle vs Fountain Green Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bel Air Middle
Bel Air · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,080 students
Fountain Green Elementary
Bel Air · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
443 students
| Measure | Bel Air Middle Bel Air, Maryland | Fountain Green Elementary Bel Air, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #41 of 225 | #141 of 879 |
| National rank | #2847 of 15,369 | #9575 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,080 | 443 |
| Enrollment | 1,080 | 443 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 22.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 65% |
| city | Bel Air | Bel Air |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (72.4 vs 72.5).
- •Fountain Green Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 52%).
- •Bel Air Middle does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 60%).
- •Fountain Green Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.8% vs 24.1%).
- •Bel Air Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.3).
- •Bel Air Middle is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 443.
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 Middle better than Fountain Green Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bel Air Middle and Fountain Green Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Bel Air and Bel Air in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel Air Middle: 1,080. Fountain Green Elementary: 443. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel Air Middle and Fountain Green Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bel Air Middle is 41st of 225 and Fountain Green Elementary is 141st of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).