Forest Oak Middle vs South Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.0 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
South Lake Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
746 students
| Measure | Forest Oak Middle Gaithersburg, Maryland | South Lake Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 30 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #164 of 225 | #557 of 879 |
| National rank | #12018 of 15,369 | #36693 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 828 | 746 |
| Enrollment | 828 | 746 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.3% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.5 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 30% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South Lake Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (32.9 vs 29.5).
- •South Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 18%).
- •Forest Oak Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.3% vs 66.1%).
- •South Lake Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.5).
- •Forest Oak Middle is the larger school with 828 students compared with 746.
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 South Lake Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), South Lake Elementary ranks higher (32.9 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 South Lake Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Oak Middle: 828. South Lake Elementary: 746. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Oak Middle and South Lake Elementary rank in Maryland?
Forest Oak Middle is 164th of 225 and South Lake Elementary is 557th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).