Forest Knolls Elementary vs Kemp Mill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Knolls Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
472 students
Kemp Mill Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
412 students
| Measure | Forest Knolls Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Kemp Mill Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #163 of 879 | #504 of 879 |
| National rank | #11529 of 50,301 | #33156 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 472 | 412 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 412 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.1% | 70.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.2 | 10.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 35% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Knolls Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.7 vs 38.2).
- •Forest Knolls Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 35%).
- •Forest Knolls Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 32%).
- •Forest Knolls Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.1% vs 70.9%).
- •Kemp Mill Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.0 vs 11.2).
- •Forest Knolls Elementary is the larger school with 472 students compared with 412.
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 Knolls Elementary better than Kemp Mill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Knolls Elementary ranks higher (69.7 vs 38.2 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 Knolls Elementary and Kemp Mill Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Knolls Elementary: 472. Kemp Mill Elementary: 412. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Knolls Elementary and Kemp Mill Elementary rank in Maryland?
Forest Knolls Elementary is 163rd of 879 and Kemp Mill Elementary is 504th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).