Bells Mill Elementary vs Farmland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bells Mill Elementary
Potomac · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
570 students
Farmland Elementary
Rockville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
847 students
| Measure | Bells Mill Elementary Potomac, Maryland | Farmland Elementary Rockville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #57 of 879 | #73 of 879 |
| National rank | #4879 of 50,301 | #5907 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 570 | 847 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 847 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.9% | 19.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 71% |
| city | Potomac | Rockville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bells Mill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 78.4).
- •Bells Mill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 70%).
- •Bells Mill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 19.5%).
- •Farmland Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.8).
- •Farmland Elementary is the larger school with 847 students compared with 570.
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 Bells Mill Elementary better than Farmland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bells Mill Elementary ranks higher (80.2 vs 78.4 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 Bells Mill Elementary and Farmland Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Potomac and Rockville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bells Mill Elementary: 570. Farmland Elementary: 847. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bells Mill Elementary and Farmland Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bells Mill Elementary is 57th of 879 and Farmland Elementary is 73rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).