Fountaindale Elementary vs Northern Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 559 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fountaindale Elementary
Hagerstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
Northern Middle
Hagerstown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
841 students
| Measure | Fountaindale Elementary Hagerstown, Maryland | Northern Middle Hagerstown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 879 | #142 of 225 |
| National rank | #12872 of 50,301 | #10596 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 413 | 841 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 841 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 61.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 24% |
| city | Hagerstown | Hagerstown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fountaindale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 36.3).
- •Fountaindale Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 24%).
- •Fountaindale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Fountaindale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 61.2%).
- •Northern Middle does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 15.3).
- •Northern Middle is the larger school with 841 students compared with 413.
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 Fountaindale Elementary better than Northern Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fountaindale Elementary ranks higher (67.8 vs 36.3 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 Fountaindale Elementary and Northern Middle?
About 559 m in a straight line, between Hagerstown and Hagerstown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountaindale Elementary: 413. Northern Middle: 841. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountaindale Elementary and Northern Middle rank in Maryland?
Fountaindale Elementary is 184th of 879 and Northern Middle is 142nd of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).