Forest Lakes Elementary vs North Bend 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
North Bend Elementary
Jarrettsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
467 students
| Measure | Forest Lakes Elementary Forest Hill, Maryland | North Bend Elementary Jarrettsville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #114 of 879 | #207 of 879 |
| National rank | #8577 of 50,301 | #14348 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 447 | 467 |
| Enrollment | 447 | 467 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.3% | 19.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 57% |
| city | Forest Hill | Jarrettsville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Lakes Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 65.7).
- •Forest Lakes Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 57%).
- •Forest Lakes Elementary does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •North Bend Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.3% vs 21.3%).
- •Forest Lakes Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 17.3).
- •North Bend 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 North Bend Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Lakes Elementary ranks higher (74.0 vs 65.7 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 North Bend 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. North Bend Elementary: 467. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Lakes Elementary and North Bend Elementary rank in Maryland?
Forest Lakes Elementary is 114th of 879 and North Bend Elementary is 207th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).