Fountaindale Elementary vs Western Heights Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.3 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
Western Heights Middle
Hagerstown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
883 students
| Measure | Fountaindale Elementary Hagerstown, Maryland | Western Heights Middle Hagerstown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #184 of 879 | #150 of 225 |
| National rank | #12872 of 50,301 | #10980 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 413 | 883 |
| Enrollment | 413 | 883 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 56.9% | 69.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 40% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 22% |
| city | Hagerstown | Hagerstown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fountaindale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.8 vs 34.5).
- •Fountaindale Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 22%).
- •Fountaindale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 40%).
- •Fountaindale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (56.9% vs 69.9%).
- •Western Heights Middle does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 15.3).
- •Western Heights Middle is the larger school with 883 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 Western Heights Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Fountaindale Elementary ranks higher (67.8 vs 34.5 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 Western Heights Middle?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Hagerstown and Hagerstown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fountaindale Elementary: 413. Western Heights Middle: 883. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fountaindale Elementary and Western Heights Middle rank in Maryland?
Fountaindale Elementary is 184th of 879 and Western Heights Middle is 150th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).