Fountaindale Elementary vs Summit Hall Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 75 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fountaindale Elementary
Hagerstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
Summit Hall Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
| Measure | Fountaindale Elementary Hagerstown, Maryland | Summit Hall Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 879 | #564 of 879 |
| National rank | #12872 of 50,301 | #36936 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 413 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 27% |
| city | Hagerstown | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fountaindale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 32.5).
- •Fountaindale Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 27%).
- •Fountaindale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 23%).
- •Fountaindale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 67.6%).
- •Summit Hall Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 15.3).
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 Summit Hall Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Fountaindale Elementary ranks higher (67.8 vs 32.5 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 Summit Hall Elementary?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Hagerstown and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountaindale Elementary: 413. Summit Hall Elementary: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountaindale Elementary and Summit Hall Elementary rank in Maryland?
Fountaindale Elementary is 184th of 879 and Summit Hall Elementary is 564th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).