Arundel High vs Piney Orchard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arundel High
Gambrills · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,778 students
Piney Orchard Elementary
Odenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students
| Measure | Arundel High Gambrills, Maryland | Piney Orchard Elementary Odenton, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #57 of 197 | #166 of 879 |
| National rank | #4237 of 16,910 | #11684 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,778 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 1,778 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.9% | 27.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 52% |
| city | Gambrills | Odenton |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piney Orchard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 66.2).
- •Arundel High does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 66%).
- •Arundel High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.9% vs 27.9%).
- •Piney Orchard Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 18.9).
- •Arundel High is the larger school with 1,778 students compared with 538.
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 Arundel High better than Piney Orchard Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Piney Orchard Elementary ranks higher (69.5 vs 66.2 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 Arundel High and Piney Orchard Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Gambrills and Odenton in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arundel High: 1,778. Piney Orchard Elementary: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arundel High and Piney Orchard Elementary rank in Maryland?
Arundel High is 57th of 197 and Piney Orchard Elementary is 166th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).