Arundel Middle vs Piney Orchard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Arundel Middle
Odenton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,312 students
Piney Orchard Elementary
Odenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students
| Measure | Arundel Middle Odenton, Maryland | Piney Orchard Elementary Odenton, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #60 of 225 | #166 of 879 |
| National rank | #4347 of 15,369 | #11684 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,312 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 1,312 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.2% | 27.9% |
| Students per teacher | 15.8 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 52% |
| city | Odenton | Odenton |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piney Orchard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 65.1).
- •Piney Orchard Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 46%).
- •Piney Orchard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 59%).
- •Arundel Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.2% vs 27.9%).
- •Piney Orchard Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.8).
- •Arundel Middle is the larger school with 1,312 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 Middle better than Piney Orchard Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Piney Orchard Elementary ranks higher (69.5 vs 65.1 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 Arundel Middle and Piney Orchard Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Odenton and Odenton in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Arundel Middle: 1,312. Piney Orchard Elementary: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Arundel Middle and Piney Orchard Elementary rank in Maryland?
Arundel Middle is 60th of 225 and Piney Orchard Elementary is 166th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).