Fort Washington Forest Elem vs Friendly High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 5.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Washington Forest Elem
Fort Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
323 students
Friendly High
Fort Washington · Public high · Grades 9–12
894 students
| Measure | Fort Washington Forest Elem Fort Washington, Maryland | Friendly High Fort Washington, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #633 of 879 | #141 of 197 |
| National rank | #40207 of 50,301 | #12170 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 323 | 894 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 894 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 63.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 17% |
| city | Fort Washington | Fort Washington |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendly High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 27.3).
- •Fort Washington Forest Elem does better on math proficiency (22% vs 17%).
- •Friendly High does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 27%).
- •Fort Washington Forest Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 63.5%).
- •Friendly High is the larger school with 894 students compared with 323.
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 Washington Forest Elem better than Friendly High?
On the Success Index (US), Friendly High ranks higher (35.1 vs 27.3 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 Fort Washington Forest Elem and Friendly High?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Fort Washington and Fort Washington in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Washington Forest Elem: 323. Friendly High: 894. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Washington Forest Elem and Friendly High rank in Maryland?
Fort Washington Forest Elem is 633rd of 879 and Friendly High is 141st of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).