Forest Ridge Elementary vs Guilford Park High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.5 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
Guilford Park High
Jessup · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,218 students
| Measure | Forest Ridge Elementary Laurel, Maryland | Guilford Park High Jessup, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #293 of 879 | #99 of 197 |
| National rank | #19774 of 50,301 | #7506 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 659 | 1,218 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 1,218 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 45.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | – |
| Math proficiency | 47% | – |
| city | Laurel | Jessup |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 53.3).
- •Forest Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 45.2%).
- •Forest Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 15.6).
- •Guilford Park High is the larger school with 1,218 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 Guilford Park High?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Ridge Elementary ranks higher (57.7 vs 53.3 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 Guilford Park High?
About 3.5 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Jessup in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Ridge Elementary: 659. Guilford Park High: 1,218. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Ridge Elementary and Guilford Park High rank in Maryland?
Forest Ridge Elementary is 293rd of 879 and Guilford Park High is 99th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).