Fort Washington Forest Elem vs H. H. Garnett Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 97 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
H. H. Garnett Elementary
Chestertown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
322 students
| Measure | Fort Washington Forest Elem Fort Washington, Maryland | H. H. Garnett Elementary Chestertown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #633 of 879 | #526 of 879 |
| National rank | #40207 of 50,301 | #34311 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 323 | 322 |
| Enrollment | 323 | 322 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.1% | 74.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.7 | 11.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 32% |
| city | Fort Washington | Chestertown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •H. H. Garnett Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.5 vs 27.3).
- •H. H. Garnett Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 22%).
- •H. H. Garnett Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Fort Washington Forest Elem does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 74.5%).
- •H. H. Garnett Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.7).
- •Fort Washington Forest Elem is the larger school with 323 students compared with 322.
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 H. H. Garnett Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), H. H. Garnett Elementary ranks higher (36.5 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 H. H. Garnett Elementary?
About 97 km in a straight line, between Fort Washington and Chestertown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Washington Forest Elem: 323. H. H. Garnett Elementary: 322. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Washington Forest Elem and H. H. Garnett Elementary rank in Maryland?
Fort Washington Forest Elem is 633rd of 879 and H. H. Garnett Elementary is 526th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).