Chevy Chase Elementary vs Pershing Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 32 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Chevy Chase Elementary
Chevy Chase · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
434 students
Pershing Hill Elementary
Ft Meade · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students
| Measure | Chevy Chase Elementary Chevy Chase, Maryland | Pershing Hill Elementary Ft Meade, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #81 of 879 | #267 of 879 |
| National rank | #6574 of 50,301 | #18134 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 434 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 41% |
| city | Chevy Chase | Ft Meade |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chevy Chase Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.2 vs 60.1).
- •Chevy Chase Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 41%).
- •Chevy Chase Elementary does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 48%).
- •Pershing Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 34.8%).
- •Pershing Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 18.9).
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 Chevy Chase Elementary better than Pershing Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Chevy Chase Elementary ranks higher (77.2 vs 60.1 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 Chevy Chase Elementary and Pershing Hill Elementary?
About 32 km in a straight line, between Chevy Chase and Ft Meade in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Chevy Chase Elementary: 434. Pershing Hill Elementary: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Chevy Chase Elementary and Pershing Hill Elementary rank in Maryland?
Chevy Chase Elementary is 81st of 879 and Pershing Hill Elementary is 267th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).