Fairland Elementary vs Thurgood Marshall Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 26 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
Thurgood Marshall Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
553 students
| Measure | Fairland Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Thurgood Marshall Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #477 of 879 | #221 of 879 |
| National rank | #31652 of 50,301 | #15137 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 553 | 553 |
| Enrollment | 553 | 553 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 43.9% |
| Students per teacher | 10.8 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 54% |
| city | Silver Spring | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.5 vs 40.4).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 30%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 36%).
- •Thurgood Marshall Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.9% vs 58.6%).
- •Fairland Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 12.9).
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 Fairland Elementary better than Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Thurgood Marshall Elementary ranks higher (64.5 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 Thurgood Marshall Elementary?
About 26 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairland Elementary: 553. Thurgood Marshall Elementary: 553. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairland Elementary and Thurgood Marshall Elementary rank in Maryland?
Fairland Elementary is 477th of 879 and Thurgood Marshall Elementary is 221st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).