Pershing Hill Elementary vs Pot Spring Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 40 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pershing Hill Elementary
Ft Meade · Public elementary · Grades K–5
434 students
Pot Spring Elementary
Timonium · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
434 students
| Measure | Pershing Hill Elementary Ft Meade, Maryland | Pot Spring Elementary Timonium, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 60 Top 50% | 53 Top 50% |
| State rank | #267 of 879 | #332 of 879 |
| National rank | #18134 of 50,301 | #23203 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 434 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 434 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20% | 44.9% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 47% |
| city | Ft Meade | Timonium |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pershing Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.1 vs 52.8).
- •Pot Spring Elementary does better on math proficiency (47% vs 41%).
- •Pot Spring Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 48%).
- •Pershing Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20% vs 44.9%).
- •Pershing Hill Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 17.4).
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 Pershing Hill Elementary better than Pot Spring Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pershing Hill Elementary ranks higher (60.1 vs 52.8 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 Pershing Hill Elementary and Pot Spring Elementary?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Ft Meade and Timonium in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pershing Hill Elementary: 434. Pot Spring Elementary: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pershing Hill Elementary and Pot Spring Elementary rank in Maryland?
Pershing Hill Elementary is 267th of 879 and Pot Spring Elementary is 332nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).