Quince Orchard High vs Rachel Carson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 682 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Quince Orchard High
Gaithersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,100 students
Rachel Carson Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
| Measure | Quince Orchard High Gaithersburg, Maryland | Rachel Carson Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #68 of 197 | #139 of 879 |
| National rank | #4967 of 16,910 | #9534 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,100 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 2,100 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 65% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rachel Carson Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 63.3).
- •Rachel Carson Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 55%).
- •Rachel Carson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 62%).
- •Rachel Carson Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27% vs 38%).
- •Quince Orchard High does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.8).
- •Quince Orchard High is the larger school with 2,100 students compared with 671.
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 Quince Orchard High better than Rachel Carson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rachel Carson Elementary ranks higher (72.6 vs 63.3 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 Quince Orchard High and Rachel Carson Elementary?
About 682 m in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Quince Orchard High: 2,100. Rachel Carson Elementary: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Quince Orchard High and Rachel Carson Elementary rank in Maryland?
Quince Orchard High is 68th of 197 and Rachel Carson Elementary is 139th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).