Laurel Elementary vs Scotchtown Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Laurel Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
472 students
Scotchtown Hills Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
589 students
| Measure | Laurel Elementary Laurel, Maryland | Scotchtown Hills Elementary Laurel, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #713 of 879 | #768 of 879 |
| National rank | #43659 of 50,301 | #45477 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 472 | 589 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 589 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.9% | 90.3% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 29% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 18% |
| city | Laurel | Laurel |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Laurel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (21.9 vs 19.0).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on math proficiency (19% vs 18%).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (29% vs 26%).
- •Scotchtown Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (90.3% vs 90.9%).
- •Laurel Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.0).
- •Scotchtown Hills Elementary is the larger school with 589 students compared with 472.
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 Laurel Elementary better than Scotchtown Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Laurel Elementary ranks higher (21.9 vs 19.0 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 Laurel Elementary and Scotchtown Hills Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Laurel and Laurel in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Laurel Elementary: 472. Scotchtown Hills Elementary: 589. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Laurel Elementary and Scotchtown Hills Elementary rank in Maryland?
Laurel Elementary is 713th of 879 and Scotchtown Hills Elementary is 768th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).