Furley Elementary vs The Belair-Edison School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Furley Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
410 students
The Belair-Edison School
Baltimore · Charter elementary · Grades PK–8
911 students
| Measure | Furley Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | The Belair-Edison School Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 20 Lower 50% | 13 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #742 of 879 | #858 of 879 |
| National rank | #44827 of 50,301 | #48701 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 410 | 911 |
| Enrollment | 410 | 911 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.1% | 87.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 8% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Furley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.0 vs 12.5).
- •Furley Elementary does better on math proficiency (17% vs 5%).
- •Furley Elementary does better on reading proficiency (17% vs 8%).
- •Furley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.1% vs 87.2%).
- •Furley Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 15.2).
- •The Belair-Edison School is the larger school with 911 students compared with 410.
- •Furley Elementary is a public school while The Belair-Edison School is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Furley Elementary better than The Belair-Edison School?
On the Success Index (US), Furley Elementary ranks higher (20.0 vs 12.5 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 Furley Elementary and The Belair-Edison School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Furley Elementary: 410. The Belair-Edison School: 911. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Furley Elementary and The Belair-Edison School rank in Maryland?
Furley Elementary is 742nd of 879 and The Belair-Edison School is 858th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).