Gaithersburg Elementary vs South Lake Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaithersburg Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
603 students
South Lake Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
746 students
| Measure | Gaithersburg Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland | South Lake Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #573 of 879 | #557 of 879 |
| National rank | #37205 of 50,301 | #36693 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 603 | 746 |
| Enrollment | 603 | 746 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.5% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 9.7 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 24% | 30% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (32.0 vs 32.9).
- •South Lake Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 24%).
- •South Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •South Lake Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.1% vs 67.5%).
- •Gaithersburg Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 12.2).
- •South Lake Elementary is the larger school with 746 students compared with 603.
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 Gaithersburg Elementary better than South Lake Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gaithersburg Elementary and South Lake Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaithersburg Elementary: 603. South Lake Elementary: 746. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaithersburg Elementary and South Lake Elementary rank in Maryland?
Gaithersburg Elementary is 573rd of 879 and South Lake Elementary is 557th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).