Forest Hill Elementary vs Red Pump Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 4.6 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
Red Pump Elementary School
Bel Air · Public elementary · Grades K–5
696 students
| Measure | Forest Hill Elementary Forest Hill, Maryland | Red Pump Elementary School Bel Air, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #93 of 879 | #151 of 879 |
| National rank | #7056 of 50,301 | #10336 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 451 | 696 |
| Enrollment | 451 | 696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.7% | 19.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 59% |
| city | Forest Hill | Bel Air |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.4 vs 71.4).
- •Forest Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 59%).
- •Forest Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 61%).
- •Forest Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.7% vs 19.5%).
- •Forest Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.1).
- •Red Pump Elementary School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 451.
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 Red Pump Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Hill Elementary ranks higher (76.4 vs 71.4 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 Red Pump Elementary School?
About 4.6 km in a straight line, between Forest Hill and Bel Air in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Hill Elementary: 451. Red Pump Elementary School: 696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Hill Elementary and Red Pump Elementary School rank in Maryland?
Forest Hill Elementary is 93rd of 879 and Red Pump Elementary School is 151st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).