Broad Ford Elementary vs Georgian Forest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 203 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Broad Ford Elementary
Oakland · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
601 students
Georgian Forest Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students
| Measure | Broad Ford Elementary Oakland, Maryland | Georgian Forest Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #536 of 879 | #589 of 879 |
| National rank | #34863 of 50,301 | #38076 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 601 | 600 |
| Enrollment | 601 | 600 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.7% | 57.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 20% |
| city | Oakland | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Broad Ford Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.6 vs 30.7).
- •Broad Ford Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Broad Ford Elementary does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 27%).
- •Georgian Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 66.7%).
- •Broad Ford Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 12.8).
- •Broad Ford Elementary is the larger school with 601 students compared with 600.
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 Broad Ford Elementary better than Georgian Forest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Broad Ford Elementary ranks higher (35.6 vs 30.7 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 Broad Ford Elementary and Georgian Forest Elementary?
About 203 km in a straight line, between Oakland and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Broad Ford Elementary: 601. Georgian Forest Elementary: 600. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Broad Ford Elementary and Georgian Forest Elementary rank in Maryland?
Broad Ford Elementary is 536th of 879 and Georgian Forest Elementary is 589th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).