Fairmont Heights High vs William Paca Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fairmont Heights High
Landover · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,090 students
William Paca Elementary
Landover · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
563 students
| Measure | Fairmont Heights High Landover, Maryland | William Paca Elementary Landover, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #159 of 197 | #849 of 879 |
| National rank | #14693 of 16,910 | #48321 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,090 | 563 |
| Enrollment | 1,090 | 563 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 96.3% | 95.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 10% |
| city | Landover | Landover |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fairmont Heights High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (23.4 vs 13.5).
- •Fairmont Heights High does better on math proficiency (12% vs 10%).
- •Fairmont Heights High does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 20%).
- •William Paca Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (95.4% vs 96.3%).
- •William Paca Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 15.6).
- •Fairmont Heights High is the larger school with 1,090 students compared with 563.
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 Fairmont Heights High better than William Paca Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fairmont Heights High ranks higher (23.4 vs 13.5 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 Fairmont Heights High and William Paca Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Landover and Landover in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fairmont Heights High: 1,090. William Paca Elementary: 563. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fairmont Heights High and William Paca Elementary rank in Maryland?
Fairmont Heights High is 159th of 197 and William Paca Elementary is 849th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).