Fairland Elementary vs Paint Branch High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 842 m 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
Paint Branch High
Burtonsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,038 students
| Measure | Fairland Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Paint Branch High Burtonsville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #477 of 879 | #85 of 197 |
| National rank | #31652 of 50,301 | #6362 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 553 | 2,038 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 2,038 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 47% |
| city | Silver Spring | Burtonsville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paint Branch High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 40.4).
- •Paint Branch High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 30%).
- •Paint Branch High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 36%).
- •Paint Branch High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 58.6%).
- •Fairland Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 15.7).
- •Paint Branch High is the larger school with 2,038 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 Paint Branch High?
On the Success Index (US), Paint Branch High ranks higher (57.8 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 Paint Branch High?
About 842 m in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Burtonsville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairland Elementary: 553. Paint Branch High: 2,038. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairland Elementary and Paint Branch High rank in Maryland?
Fairland Elementary is 477th of 879 and Paint Branch High is 85th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).