Bester Elementary vs Pangborn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 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
Pangborn Elementary
Hagerstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
749 students
| Measure | Bester Elementary Hagerstown, Maryland | Pangborn Elementary Hagerstown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 23 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #730 of 879 | #694 of 879 |
| National rank | #44200 of 50,301 | #42707 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 490 | 749 |
| Enrollment | 490 | 749 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.7% | 76% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 18% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 11% | 19% |
| city | Hagerstown | Hagerstown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pangborn Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 21.0).
- •Pangborn Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 11%).
- •Pangborn Elementary does better on reading proficiency (24% vs 18%).
- •Pangborn Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (76% vs 84.7%).
- •Bester Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.4).
- •Pangborn Elementary is the larger school with 749 students compared with 490.
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 Pangborn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pangborn Elementary ranks higher (23.4 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 Pangborn Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Hagerstown and Hagerstown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bester Elementary: 490. Pangborn Elementary: 749. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bester Elementary and Pangborn Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bester Elementary is 730th of 879 and Pangborn Elementary is 694th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).