Forest Ridge Elementary vs Laurel Woods 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
Laurel Woods Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students
| Measure | Forest Ridge Elementary Laurel, Maryland | Laurel Woods Elementary Laurel, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #293 of 879 | #435 of 879 |
| National rank | #19774 of 50,301 | #29331 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 659 | 625 |
| Enrollment | 659 | 625 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.8% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 12.7 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 37% |
| city | Laurel | Laurel |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forest Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.7 vs 43.9).
- •Forest Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 37%).
- •Forest Ridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Forest Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (40.8% vs 58.4%).
- •Laurel Woods Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.7).
- •Forest Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 659 students compared with 625.
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 Laurel Woods Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Forest Ridge Elementary ranks higher (57.7 vs 43.9 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 Laurel Woods Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Laurel in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Forest Ridge Elementary: 659. Laurel Woods Elementary: 625. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Forest Ridge Elementary and Laurel Woods Elementary rank in Maryland?
Forest Ridge Elementary is 293rd of 879 and Laurel Woods Elementary is 435th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).