Highland Elementary vs Linthicum Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 39 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
Linthicum Elementary
Linthicum · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Linthicum Elementary Linthicum, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #358 of 879 | #243 of 879 |
| National rank | #24527 of 50,301 | #16107 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 509 | 509 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 509 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.9% | 43.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 48% |
| city | Silver Spring | Linthicum |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Linthicum Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.0 vs 50.9).
- •Linthicum Elementary does better on math proficiency (48% vs 43%).
- •Linthicum Elementary does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 47%).
- •Linthicum Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 59.9%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 14.5).
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 Highland Elementary better than Linthicum Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Linthicum Elementary ranks higher (63.0 vs 50.9 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 Highland Elementary and Linthicum Elementary?
About 39 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Linthicum in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary: 509. Linthicum Elementary: 509. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary and Linthicum Elementary rank in Maryland?
Highland Elementary is 358th of 879 and Linthicum Elementary is 243rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).