Arnold Elementary vs Jones Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arnold Elementary
Arnold · Public elementary · Grades K–5
454 students
Jones Elementary
Severna Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
| Measure | Arnold Elementary Arnold, Maryland | Jones Elementary Severna Park, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #83 of 879 | #43 of 879 |
| National rank | #6678 of 50,301 | #3523 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 454 | 334 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 334 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13% | 15.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 67% |
| city | Arnold | Severna Park |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jones Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 77.0).
- •Arnold Elementary does better on math proficiency (68% vs 67%).
- •Jones Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 62%).
- •Arnold Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13% vs 15.9%).
- •Jones Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.1).
- •Arnold Elementary is the larger school with 454 students compared with 334.
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 Arnold Elementary better than Jones Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jones Elementary ranks higher (82.7 vs 77.0 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 Arnold Elementary and Jones Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Arnold and Severna Park in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arnold Elementary: 454. Jones Elementary: 334. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arnold Elementary and Jones Elementary rank in Maryland?
Arnold Elementary is 83rd of 879 and Jones Elementary is 43rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).