John H. Bayne Elementary vs North Forestville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John H. Bayne Elementary
Capitol Heights · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
339 students
North Forestville Elementary
Forestville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
271 students
| Measure | John H. Bayne Elementary Capitol Heights, Maryland | North Forestville Elementary Forestville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 11 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #869 of 879 | #866 of 879 |
| National rank | #49202 of 50,301 | #49066 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 339 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 339 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 15% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 7% |
| city | Capitol Heights | Forestville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (10.9 vs 11.4).
- •John H. Bayne Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 7%).
- •John H. Bayne Elementary does better on reading proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •John H. Bayne Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.9% vs 94.1%).
- •North Forestville Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 17.8).
- •John H. Bayne Elementary is the larger school with 339 students compared with 271.
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 John H. Bayne Elementary better than North Forestville 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 John H. Bayne Elementary and North Forestville Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Capitol Heights and Forestville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John H. Bayne Elementary: 339. North Forestville Elementary: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John H. Bayne Elementary and North Forestville Elementary rank in Maryland?
John H. Bayne Elementary is 869th of 879 and North Forestville Elementary is 866th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).