Garrett Park Elementary vs Viers Mill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Garrett Park Elementary
Kensington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
724 students
Viers Mill Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
556 students
| Measure | Garrett Park Elementary Kensington, Maryland | Viers Mill Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #199 of 879 | #451 of 879 |
| National rank | #14171 of 50,301 | #30066 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 724 | 556 |
| Enrollment | 724 | 556 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.9% | 69.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 38% |
| city | Kensington | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Garrett Park Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 42.9).
- •Garrett Park Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 38%).
- •Garrett Park Elementary does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 38%).
- •Garrett Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.9% vs 69.6%).
- •Viers Mill Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 16.8).
- •Garrett Park Elementary is the larger school with 724 students compared with 556.
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 Garrett Park Elementary better than Viers Mill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Garrett Park Elementary ranks higher (65.9 vs 42.9 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 Garrett Park Elementary and Viers Mill Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Kensington and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Garrett Park Elementary: 724. Viers Mill Elementary: 556. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Garrett Park Elementary and Viers Mill Elementary rank in Maryland?
Garrett Park Elementary is 199th of 879 and Viers Mill Elementary is 451st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).