Fort Hill High vs South Penn Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Hill High
Cumberland · Public high · Grades 9–12
655 students
South Penn Elementary
Cumberland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
491 students
| Measure | Fort Hill High Cumberland, Maryland | South Penn Elementary Cumberland, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 197 | #604 of 879 |
| National rank | #9360 of 16,910 | #38777 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 655 | 491 |
| Enrollment | 655 | 491 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.6% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 24% |
| city | Cumberland | Cumberland |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Hill High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 29.7).
- •Fort Hill High does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24%).
- •Fort Hill High does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 29%).
- •Fort Hill High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 79.6%).
- •South Penn Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 15.6).
- •Fort Hill High is the larger school with 655 students compared with 491.
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 Hill High better than South Penn Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Hill High ranks higher (46.3 vs 29.7 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 Fort Hill High and South Penn Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Cumberland and Cumberland in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Hill High: 655. South Penn Elementary: 491. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Hill High and South Penn Elementary rank in Maryland?
Fort Hill High is 121st of 197 and South Penn Elementary is 604th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).