Forest Oak Middle vs Gaithersburg Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Oak Middle
Gaithersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
828 students
Gaithersburg Middle
Gaithersburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
869 students
| Measure | Forest Oak Middle Gaithersburg, Maryland | Gaithersburg Middle Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 225 | #144 of 225 |
| National rank | #12018 of 15,369 | #10705 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 828 | 869 |
| Enrollment | 828 | 869 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 63.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 26% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaithersburg Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.7 vs 29.5).
- •Gaithersburg Middle does better on math proficiency (26% vs 18%).
- •Gaithersburg Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 27%).
- •Forest Oak Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 63.2%).
- •Gaithersburg Middle does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.5).
- •Gaithersburg Middle is the larger school with 869 students compared with 828.
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 Oak Middle better than Gaithersburg Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gaithersburg Middle ranks higher (35.7 vs 29.5 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 Oak Middle and Gaithersburg Middle?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Oak Middle: 828. Gaithersburg Middle: 869. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Oak Middle and Gaithersburg Middle rank in Maryland?
Forest Oak Middle is 164th of 225 and Gaithersburg Middle is 144th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).