Bollman Bridge Elementary vs Forest Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bollman Bridge Elementary
Jessup · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
775 students
Forest Ridge Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
659 students
| Measure | Bollman Bridge Elementary Jessup, Maryland | Forest Ridge Elementary Laurel, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #506 of 879 | #293 of 879 |
| National rank | #33199 of 50,301 | #19774 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 775 | 659 |
| Enrollment | 775 | 659 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.9% | 40.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 47% |
| city | Jessup | Laurel |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 38.1).
- •Forest Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 26%).
- •Forest Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Forest Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 52.9%).
- •Bollman Bridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 12.7).
- •Bollman Bridge Elementary is the larger school with 775 students compared with 659.
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 Bollman Bridge Elementary better than Forest Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Ridge Elementary ranks higher (57.7 vs 38.1 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 Bollman Bridge Elementary and Forest Ridge Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Jessup and Laurel in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bollman Bridge Elementary: 775. Forest Ridge Elementary: 659. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bollman Bridge Elementary and Forest Ridge Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bollman Bridge Elementary is 506th of 879 and Forest Ridge Elementary is 293rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).