Forest Hill Elementary vs Forest Lakes Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Hill Elementary
Forest Hill · Public elementary · Grades K–5
451 students
Forest Lakes Elementary
Forest Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | Forest Hill Elementary Forest Hill, Maryland | Forest Lakes Elementary Forest Hill, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #93 of 879 | #114 of 879 |
| National rank | #7056 of 50,301 | #8577 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 451 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | 21.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 61% |
| city | Forest Hill | Forest Hill |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 74.0).
- •Forest Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Forest Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 21.3%).
- •Forest Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 14.9).
- •Forest Hill Elementary is the larger school with 451 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 Forest Hill Elementary better than Forest Lakes Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Hill Elementary ranks higher (76.4 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 Forest Hill Elementary and Forest Lakes Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Forest Hill and Forest Hill in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hill Elementary: 451. Forest Lakes Elementary: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hill Elementary and Forest Lakes Elementary rank in Maryland?
Forest Hill Elementary is 93rd of 879 and Forest Lakes Elementary is 114th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).