Ferndale Early Education Center vs Hilltop Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 942 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ferndale Early Education Center
Glen Burnie · Public other · Grades PK–PK
130 students
Hilltop Elementary
Glen Burnie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
521 students
| Measure | Ferndale Early Education Center Glen Burnie, Maryland | Hilltop Elementary Glen Burnie, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | – | #688 of 879 |
| National rank | – | #42563 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Other | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–PK | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 130 | 521 |
| Enrollment | 130 | 521 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 80% | 81.4% |
| Students per teacher | 10.0 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | – | 23% |
| Math proficiency | – | 13% |
| city | Glen Burnie | Glen Burnie |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ferndale Early Education Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (80% vs 81.4%).
- •Ferndale Early Education Center does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.3).
- •Hilltop Elementary is the larger school with 521 students compared with 130.
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 Ferndale Early Education Center better than Hilltop Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Ferndale Early Education Center and Hilltop Elementary?
About 942 m in a straight line, between Glen Burnie and Glen Burnie in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ferndale Early Education Center: 130. Hilltop Elementary: 521. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ferndale Early Education Center and Hilltop Elementary rank in Maryland?
Ferndale Early Education Center is unranked and Hilltop Elementary is 688th of 879 among other schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).