Georgian Forest Elementary vs Strathmore 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
Strathmore Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
464 students
| Measure | Georgian Forest Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Strathmore Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 30 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #589 of 879 | #595 of 879 |
| National rank | #38076 of 50,301 | #38438 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 600 | 464 |
| Enrollment | 600 | 464 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.8% | 73.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.8 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 34% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (30.7 vs 30.2).
- •Strathmore Elementary does better on math proficiency (34% vs 20%).
- •Strathmore Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •Georgian Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.8% vs 73.5%).
- •Georgian Forest Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 14.1).
- •Georgian Forest Elementary is the larger school with 600 students compared with 464.
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 Strathmore 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 Georgian Forest Elementary and Strathmore 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. Strathmore Elementary: 464. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Georgian Forest Elementary and Strathmore Elementary rank in Maryland?
Georgian Forest Elementary is 589th of 879 and Strathmore Elementary is 595th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).