Fairland Elementary vs Greencastle Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairland Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students
Greencastle Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
722 students
| Measure | Fairland Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Greencastle Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 47 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #477 of 879 | #392 of 879 |
| National rank | #31652 of 50,301 | #27025 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 553 | 722 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 722 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 41% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Greencastle Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.2 vs 40.4).
- •Greencastle Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 30%).
- •Greencastle Elementary does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 36%).
- •Fairland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 60.4%).
- •Fairland Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.4).
- •Greencastle Elementary is the larger school with 722 students compared with 553.
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 Fairland Elementary better than Greencastle Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Greencastle Elementary ranks higher (47.2 vs 40.4 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 Fairland Elementary and Greencastle Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairland Elementary: 553. Greencastle Elementary: 722. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairland Elementary and Greencastle Elementary rank in Maryland?
Fairland Elementary is 477th of 879 and Greencastle Elementary is 392nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).