Forest Lakes Elementary vs Hickory Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Lakes Elementary
Forest Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
Hickory Elementary
Bel Air · Public elementary · Grades K–5
635 students
| Measure | Forest Lakes Elementary Forest Hill, Maryland | Hickory Elementary Bel Air, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #114 of 879 | #181 of 879 |
| National rank | #8577 of 50,301 | #12661 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 447 | 635 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 635 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 24.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 58% |
| city | Forest Hill | Bel Air |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Lakes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 68.1).
- •Forest Lakes Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 58%).
- •Forest Lakes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 59%).
- •Forest Lakes Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.3% vs 24.9%).
- •Forest Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.9).
- •Hickory Elementary is the larger school with 635 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 Lakes Elementary better than Hickory Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Lakes Elementary ranks higher (74.0 vs 68.1 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 Lakes Elementary and Hickory Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Forest Hill and Bel Air in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Lakes Elementary: 447. Hickory Elementary: 635. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Lakes Elementary and Hickory Elementary rank in Maryland?
Forest Lakes Elementary is 114th of 879 and Hickory Elementary is 181st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).