Fallsmead Elementary vs Richard Montgomery 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.
Fallsmead Elementary
Rockville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
512 students
Richard Montgomery High
Rockville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,366 students
| Measure | Fallsmead Elementary Rockville, Maryland | Richard Montgomery High Rockville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #70 of 879 | #35 of 197 |
| National rank | #5599 of 50,301 | #2152 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 512 | 2,366 |
| Enrollment | 512 | 2,366 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.9% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 17.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 74% |
| city | Rockville | Rockville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fallsmead Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.9 vs 75.0).
- •Richard Montgomery High does better on math proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •Richard Montgomery High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 71%).
- •Fallsmead Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.9% vs 29.3%).
- •Fallsmead Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 17.7).
- •Richard Montgomery High is the larger school with 2,366 students compared with 512.
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 Fallsmead Elementary better than Richard Montgomery High?
On the Success Index (US), Fallsmead Elementary ranks higher (78.9 vs 75.0 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 Fallsmead Elementary and Richard Montgomery High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Rockville and Rockville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fallsmead Elementary: 512. Richard Montgomery High: 2,366. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fallsmead Elementary and Richard Montgomery High rank in Maryland?
Fallsmead Elementary is 70th of 879 and Richard Montgomery High is 35th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).