Fountain Rock Elementary vs Hickory Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fountain Rock Elementary
Hagerstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students
Hickory Elementary
Williamsport · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
326 students
| Measure | Fountain Rock Elementary Hagerstown, Maryland | Hickory Elementary Williamsport, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 22 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #375 of 879 | #711 of 879 |
| National rank | #26156 of 50,301 | #43454 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 319 | 326 |
| Enrollment | 319 | 326 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48% | 77.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 17% |
| city | Hagerstown | Williamsport |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fountain Rock Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.5 vs 22.2).
- •Fountain Rock Elementary does better on math proficiency (37% vs 17%).
- •Fountain Rock Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 27%).
- •Fountain Rock Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48% vs 77.3%).
- •Hickory Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 17.7).
- •Hickory Elementary is the larger school with 326 students compared with 319.
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 Fountain Rock Elementary better than Hickory Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fountain Rock Elementary ranks higher (48.5 vs 22.2 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 Fountain Rock Elementary and Hickory Elementary?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Hagerstown and Williamsport in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountain Rock Elementary: 319. Hickory Elementary: 326. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountain Rock Elementary and Hickory Elementary rank in Maryland?
Fountain Rock Elementary is 375th of 879 and Hickory Elementary is 711th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).