Highland Elementary vs Sargent Shriver Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 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
Sargent Shriver Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
697 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Sargent Shriver Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #358 of 879 | #521 of 879 |
| National rank | #24527 of 50,301 | #34007 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 509 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.9% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 12.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 40% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 37.0).
- •Highland Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 40%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 34%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.9% vs 79.6%).
- •Sargent Shriver Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 12.4).
- •Sargent Shriver Elementary is the larger school with 697 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 Highland Elementary better than Sargent Shriver Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary ranks higher (50.9 vs 37.0 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 Sargent Shriver Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary: 509. Sargent Shriver Elementary: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary and Sargent Shriver Elementary rank in Maryland?
Highland Elementary is 358th of 879 and Sargent Shriver Elementary is 521st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).