South Lake Elementary vs Watkins Mill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
South Lake Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
746 students
Watkins Mill Elementary
Montgomery Village · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
734 students
| Measure | South Lake Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland | Watkins Mill Elementary Montgomery Village, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #557 of 879 | #539 of 879 |
| National rank | #36693 of 50,301 | #35002 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 746 | 734 |
| Enrollment | 746 | 734 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 66.1% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 27% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 32% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Montgomery Village |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watkins Mill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.5 vs 32.9).
- •Watkins Mill Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 30%).
- •South Lake Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 24%).
- •Watkins Mill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 66.1%).
- •Watkins Mill Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 12.2).
- •South Lake Elementary is the larger school with 746 students compared with 734.
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 South Lake Elementary better than Watkins Mill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Watkins Mill Elementary ranks higher (35.5 vs 32.9 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 South Lake Elementary and Watkins Mill Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Montgomery Village in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
South Lake Elementary: 746. Watkins Mill Elementary: 734. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do South Lake Elementary and Watkins Mill Elementary rank in Maryland?
South Lake Elementary is 557th of 879 and Watkins Mill Elementary is 539th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).