Forest Lakes Elementary vs Jarrettsville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 9.5 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
Jarrettsville Elementary
Jarrettsville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
467 students
| Measure | Forest Lakes Elementary Forest Hill, Maryland | Jarrettsville Elementary Jarrettsville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #114 of 879 | #58 of 879 |
| National rank | #8577 of 50,301 | #5084 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 447 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 68% |
| city | Forest Hill | Jarrettsville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jarrettsville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.8 vs 74.0).
- •Jarrettsville Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 61%).
- •Jarrettsville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 65%).
- •Jarrettsville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.1% vs 21.3%).
- •Forest Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 15.1).
- •Jarrettsville Elementary is the larger school with 467 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 Jarrettsville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jarrettsville Elementary ranks higher (79.8 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 Lakes Elementary and Jarrettsville Elementary?
About 9.5 km in a straight line, between Forest Hill and Jarrettsville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Lakes Elementary: 447. Jarrettsville Elementary: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Lakes Elementary and Jarrettsville Elementary rank in Maryland?
Forest Lakes Elementary is 114th of 879 and Jarrettsville Elementary is 58th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).