Georgian Forest Elementary vs Harmony Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Georgian Forest Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
600 students
Harmony Hills Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
655 students
| Measure | Georgian Forest Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Harmony Hills Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #589 of 879 | #611 of 879 |
| National rank | #38076 of 50,301 | #39402 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 600 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.8% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 19% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Georgian Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (30.7 vs 28.7).
- •Georgian Forest Elementary does better on math proficiency (20% vs 19%).
- •Georgian Forest Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 20%).
- •Georgian Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 65%).
- •Harmony Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 12.8).
- •Harmony Hills Elementary is the larger school with 655 students compared with 600.
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 Georgian Forest Elementary better than Harmony Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Georgian Forest Elementary ranks higher (30.7 vs 28.7 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 Georgian Forest Elementary and Harmony Hills Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Georgian Forest Elementary: 600. Harmony Hills Elementary: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Georgian Forest Elementary and Harmony Hills Elementary rank in Maryland?
Georgian Forest Elementary is 589th of 879 and Harmony Hills Elementary is 611th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).