Glenallan Elementary vs Highland Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Glenallan Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
679 students
Highland Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
| Measure | Glenallan Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Highland Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 51 Top 50% |
| State rank | #494 of 879 | #358 of 879 |
| National rank | #32488 of 50,301 | #24527 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 679 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 679 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.7% | 59.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 43% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 39.2).
- •Highland Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 36%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 32%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.9% vs 61.7%).
- •Glenallan Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.4).
- •Glenallan Elementary is the larger school with 679 students compared with 509.
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 Glenallan Elementary better than Highland Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary ranks higher (50.9 vs 39.2 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 Glenallan Elementary and Highland Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Glenallan Elementary: 679. Highland Elementary: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Glenallan Elementary and Highland Elementary rank in Maryland?
Glenallan Elementary is 494th of 879 and Highland Elementary is 358th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).