Ballenger Creek Middle vs Carroll Manor Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballenger Creek Middle
Frederick · Public middle · Grades 6–8
777 students
Carroll Manor Elementary
Adamstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
530 students
| Measure | Ballenger Creek Middle Frederick, Maryland | Carroll Manor Elementary Adamstown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #100 of 225 | #204 of 879 |
| National rank | #7806 of 15,369 | #14314 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 777 | 530 |
| Enrollment | 777 | 530 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.3% | 30.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 60% |
| city | Frederick | Adamstown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carroll Manor Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.7 vs 49.2).
- •Carroll Manor Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 36%).
- •Carroll Manor Elementary does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Carroll Manor Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.9% vs 42.3%).
- •Carroll Manor Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.5).
- •Ballenger Creek Middle is the larger school with 777 students compared with 530.
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 Ballenger Creek Middle better than Carroll Manor Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carroll Manor Elementary ranks higher (65.7 vs 49.2 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 Ballenger Creek Middle and Carroll Manor Elementary?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Adamstown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballenger Creek Middle: 777. Carroll Manor Elementary: 530. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballenger Creek Middle and Carroll Manor Elementary rank in Maryland?
Ballenger Creek Middle is 100th of 225 and Carroll Manor Elementary is 204th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).