C. Milton Wright High vs Forest Lakes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C. Milton Wright High
Bel Air · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,291 students
Forest Lakes Elementary
Forest Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | C. Milton Wright High Bel Air, Maryland | Forest Lakes Elementary Forest Hill, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #31 of 197 | #114 of 879 |
| National rank | #1956 of 16,910 | #8577 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,291 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 1,291 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 61% |
| city | Bel Air | Forest Hill |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C. Milton Wright High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 74.0).
- •C. Milton Wright High does better on math proficiency (65% vs 61%).
- •C. Milton Wright High does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 65%).
- •Forest Lakes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 25.3%).
- •Forest Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.3).
- •C. Milton Wright High is the larger school with 1,291 students compared with 447.
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 C. Milton Wright High better than Forest Lakes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), C. Milton Wright High ranks higher (75.9 vs 74.0 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 C. Milton Wright High and Forest Lakes Elementary?
About 4.8 km in a straight line, between Bel Air and Forest Hill in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C. Milton Wright High: 1,291. Forest Lakes Elementary: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C. Milton Wright High and Forest Lakes Elementary rank in Maryland?
C. Milton Wright High is 31st of 197 and Forest Lakes Elementary is 114th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).