Bester Elementary vs Emma K. Doub Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bester Elementary
Hagerstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
Emma K. Doub Elementary
Hagerstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
389 students
| Measure | Bester Elementary Hagerstown, Maryland | Emma K. Doub Elementary Hagerstown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #730 of 879 | #335 of 879 |
| National rank | #44200 of 50,301 | #23471 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 490 | 389 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 389 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 58.1% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 47% |
| city | Hagerstown | Hagerstown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Emma K. Doub Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.4 vs 21.0).
- •Emma K. Doub Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 11%).
- •Emma K. Doub Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 18%).
- •Emma K. Doub Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.1% vs 84.7%).
- •Bester Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 18.5).
- •Bester Elementary is the larger school with 490 students compared with 389.
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 Bester Elementary better than Emma K. Doub Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Emma K. Doub Elementary ranks higher (52.4 vs 21.0 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 Bester Elementary and Emma K. Doub Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Hagerstown and Hagerstown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bester Elementary: 490. Emma K. Doub Elementary: 389. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bester Elementary and Emma K. Doub Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bester Elementary is 730th of 879 and Emma K. Doub Elementary is 335th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).