Fort Garrison Elementary vs Thurmont Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 64 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Garrison Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
Thurmont Elementary
Thurmont · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
283 students
| Measure | Fort Garrison Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Thurmont Elementary Thurmont, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #9 of 879 | #381 of 879 |
| National rank | #1175 of 50,301 | #26518 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 283 | 283 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 283 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 55.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 46% |
| city | Baltimore | Thurmont |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Garrison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 48.0).
- •Fort Garrison Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 46%).
- •Fort Garrison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 39%).
- •Fort Garrison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 55.1%).
- •Fort Garrison Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 12.9).
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 Fort Garrison Elementary better than Thurmont Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Garrison Elementary ranks higher (88.4 vs 48.0 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 Fort Garrison Elementary and Thurmont Elementary?
About 64 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Thurmont in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Garrison Elementary: 283. Thurmont Elementary: 283. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Garrison Elementary and Thurmont Elementary rank in Maryland?
Fort Garrison Elementary is 9th of 879 and Thurmont Elementary is 381st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).