Gaithersburg High vs Summit Hall Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 992 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaithersburg High
Gaithersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,441 students
Summit Hall Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
413 students
| Measure | Gaithersburg High Gaithersburg, Maryland | Summit Hall Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #111 of 197 | #564 of 879 |
| National rank | #8595 of 16,910 | #36936 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,441 | 413 |
| Enrollment | 2,441 | 413 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 67.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 9.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 23% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 27% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaithersburg High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 32.5).
- •Gaithersburg High does better on math proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Gaithersburg High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 23%).
- •Gaithersburg High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (55.7% vs 67.6%).
- •Summit Hall Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.6 vs 13.9).
- •Gaithersburg High is the larger school with 2,441 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 Gaithersburg High better than Summit Hall Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gaithersburg High ranks higher (49.2 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 Gaithersburg High and Summit Hall Elementary?
About 992 m in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaithersburg High: 2,441. Summit Hall Elementary: 413. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaithersburg High and Summit Hall Elementary rank in Maryland?
Gaithersburg High is 111th of 197 and Summit Hall Elementary is 564th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).