Bester Elementary vs Franklin Square Elementary/Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 100 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
Franklin Square Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
490 students
| Measure | Bester Elementary Hagerstown, Maryland | Franklin Square Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #730 of 879 | #856 of 879 |
| National rank | #44200 of 50,301 | #48467 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 490 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 6% |
| city | Hagerstown | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bester Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.0 vs 13.1).
- •Bester Elementary does better on math proficiency (11% vs 6%).
- •Bester Elementary does better on reading proficiency (18% vs 15%).
- •Bester Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.7% vs 86.5%).
- •Bester Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 15.3).
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 Franklin Square Elementary/Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bester Elementary ranks higher (21.0 vs 13.1 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 Franklin Square Elementary/Middle?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Hagerstown and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bester Elementary: 490. Franklin Square Elementary/Middle: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bester Elementary and Franklin Square Elementary/Middle rank in Maryland?
Bester Elementary is 730th of 879 and Franklin Square Elementary/Middle is 856th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).