Fallston High vs Forest Lakes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fallston High
Fallston · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,036 students
Forest Lakes Elementary
Forest Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | Fallston High Fallston, Maryland | Forest Lakes Elementary Forest Hill, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #14 of 197 | #114 of 879 |
| National rank | #1173 of 16,910 | #8577 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,036 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 1,036 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 61% |
| city | Fallston | Forest Hill |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fallston High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.6 vs 74.0).
- •Fallston High does better on math proficiency (74% vs 61%).
- •Fallston High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 65%).
- •Fallston High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.4% vs 21.3%).
- •Forest Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.0).
- •Fallston High is the larger school with 1,036 students compared with 447.
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 Fallston High better than Forest Lakes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fallston High ranks higher (80.6 vs 74.0 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 Fallston High and Forest Lakes Elementary?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Fallston and Forest Hill in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fallston High: 1,036. Forest Lakes Elementary: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fallston High and Forest Lakes Elementary rank in Maryland?
Fallston High is 14th of 197 and Forest Lakes Elementary is 114th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).