Highland Elementary vs Weller Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.6 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
Weller Road Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
691 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Weller Road Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #358 of 879 | #510 of 879 |
| National rank | #24527 of 50,301 | #33329 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 509 | 691 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 691 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.9% | 65.3% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 31% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 36% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 38.0).
- •Highland Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 36%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 31%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.9% vs 65.3%).
- •Weller Road Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 12.4).
- •Weller Road Elementary is the larger school with 691 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 Weller Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary ranks higher (50.9 vs 38.0 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 Weller Road Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary: 509. Weller Road Elementary: 691. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary and Weller Road Elementary rank in Maryland?
Highland Elementary is 358th of 879 and Weller Road Elementary is 510th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).