Meade Heights Elementary vs Pershing Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Meade Heights Elementary
Ft. Meade · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
494 students
Pershing Hill Elementary
Ft Meade · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students
| Measure | Meade Heights Elementary Ft. Meade, Maryland | Pershing Hill Elementary Ft Meade, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 47 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #393 of 879 | #267 of 879 |
| National rank | #27234 of 50,301 | #18134 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 494 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 494 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.8% | 20% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 48% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 41% |
| city | Ft. Meade | Ft Meade |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pershing Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 46.9).
- •Meade Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 41%).
- •Pershing Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (48% vs 47%).
- •Pershing Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 65.8%).
- •Pershing Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.4).
- •Meade Heights Elementary is the larger school with 494 students compared with 434.
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 Meade Heights Elementary better than Pershing Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pershing Hill Elementary ranks higher (60.1 vs 46.9 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 Meade Heights Elementary and Pershing Hill Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Ft. Meade and Ft Meade in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Meade Heights Elementary: 494. Pershing Hill Elementary: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Meade Heights Elementary and Pershing Hill Elementary rank in Maryland?
Meade Heights Elementary is 393rd of 879 and Pershing Hill Elementary is 267th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).