Forest Ridge Elementary vs Gorman Crossing Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Forest Ridge Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
659 students
Gorman Crossing Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
750 students
| Measure | Forest Ridge Elementary Laurel, Maryland | Gorman Crossing Elementary Laurel, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #293 of 879 | #202 of 879 |
| National rank | #19774 of 50,301 | #14259 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 659 | 750 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 52% |
| city | Laurel | Laurel |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gorman Crossing Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.8 vs 57.7).
- •Gorman Crossing Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 47%).
- •Gorman Crossing Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Gorman Crossing Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 40.8%).
- •Gorman Crossing Elementary is the larger school with 750 students compared with 659.
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 Ridge Elementary better than Gorman Crossing Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gorman Crossing Elementary ranks higher (65.8 vs 57.7 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 Ridge Elementary and Gorman Crossing Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Laurel in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Ridge Elementary: 659. Gorman Crossing Elementary: 750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Ridge Elementary and Gorman Crossing Elementary rank in Maryland?
Forest Ridge Elementary is 293rd of 879 and Gorman Crossing Elementary is 202nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).