Diamond Elementary vs Quince Orchard High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Diamond Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
654 students
Quince Orchard High
Gaithersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,100 students
| Measure | Diamond Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland | Quince Orchard High Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #33 of 879 | #68 of 197 |
| National rank | #2751 of 50,301 | #4967 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 654 | 2,100 |
| Enrollment | 654 | 2,100 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.4% | 38% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 55% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Diamond Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.3 vs 63.3).
- •Diamond Elementary does better on math proficiency (75% vs 55%).
- •Diamond Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 62%).
- •Diamond Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 38%).
- •Diamond Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.2).
- •Quince Orchard High is the larger school with 2,100 students compared with 654.
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 Diamond Elementary better than Quince Orchard High?
On the Success Index (US), Diamond Elementary ranks higher (84.3 vs 63.3 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 Diamond Elementary and Quince Orchard High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Diamond Elementary: 654. Quince Orchard High: 2,100. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Diamond Elementary and Quince Orchard High rank in Maryland?
Diamond Elementary is 33rd of 879 and Quince Orchard High is 68th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).