Galway Elementary vs Red House Run Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 48 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Galway Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
695 students
Red House Run Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
694 students
| Measure | Galway Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Red House Run Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #363 of 879 | #582 of 879 |
| National rank | #25087 of 50,301 | #37752 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 695 | 694 |
| Enrollment | 695 | 694 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.6% | 66.3% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 26% |
| city | Silver Spring | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Galway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.1 vs 31.2).
- •Galway Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 26%).
- •Galway Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 33%).
- •Galway Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (58.6% vs 66.3%).
- •Galway Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 13.9).
- •Galway Elementary is the larger school with 695 students compared with 694.
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 Galway Elementary better than Red House Run Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Galway Elementary ranks higher (50.1 vs 31.2 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 Galway Elementary and Red House Run Elementary?
About 48 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Galway Elementary: 695. Red House Run Elementary: 694. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Galway Elementary and Red House Run Elementary rank in Maryland?
Galway Elementary is 363rd of 879 and Red House Run Elementary is 582nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).