Pangborn Elementary vs Potomac Heights Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pangborn Elementary
Hagerstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
749 students
Potomac Heights Elementary
Hagerstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
| Measure | Pangborn Elementary Hagerstown, Maryland | Potomac Heights Elementary Hagerstown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 31 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #694 of 879 | #585 of 879 |
| National rank | #42707 of 50,301 | #37903 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 749 | 351 |
| Enrollment | 749 | 351 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76% | 66.4% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 32% |
| city | Hagerstown | Hagerstown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Potomac Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.0 vs 23.4).
- •Potomac Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 19%).
- •Potomac Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 24%).
- •Potomac Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (66.4% vs 76%).
- •Pangborn Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 16.7).
- •Pangborn Elementary is the larger school with 749 students compared with 351.
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 Pangborn Elementary better than Potomac Heights Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Potomac Heights Elementary ranks higher (31.0 vs 23.4 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 Pangborn Elementary and Potomac Heights Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Hagerstown and Hagerstown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pangborn Elementary: 749. Potomac Heights Elementary: 351. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pangborn Elementary and Potomac Heights Elementary rank in Maryland?
Pangborn Elementary is 694th of 879 and Potomac Heights Elementary is 585th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).