Rock Creek Forest Elementary vs Rosemary Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Rock Creek Forest Elementary
Chevy Chase · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
690 students
Rosemary Hills Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
499 students
| Measure | Rock Creek Forest Elementary Chevy Chase, Maryland | Rosemary Hills Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #122 of 879 | #175 of 879 |
| National rank | #8808 of 50,301 | #11963 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 690 | 499 |
| Enrollment | 690 | 499 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.2% | 40.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 13.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 64% | – |
| Math proficiency | 62% | – |
| city | Chevy Chase | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rock Creek Forest Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.7 vs 69.1).
- •Rock Creek Forest Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.2% vs 40.5%).
- •Rosemary Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.8).
- •Rock Creek Forest Elementary is the larger school with 690 students compared with 499.
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 Rock Creek Forest Elementary better than Rosemary Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rock Creek Forest Elementary ranks higher (73.7 vs 69.1 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 Rock Creek Forest Elementary and Rosemary Hills Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chevy Chase and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Rock Creek Forest Elementary: 690. Rosemary Hills Elementary: 499. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Rock Creek Forest Elementary and Rosemary Hills Elementary rank in Maryland?
Rock Creek Forest Elementary is 122nd of 879 and Rosemary Hills Elementary is 175th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).