Bedford Elementary vs Olney Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 37 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bedford Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
586 students
Olney Elementary
Olney · Public elementary · Grades K–5
585 students
| Measure | Bedford Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Olney Elementary Olney, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #577 of 879 | #195 of 879 |
| National rank | #37460 of 50,301 | #13595 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 586 | 585 |
| Enrollment | 586 | 585 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.5% | 22.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 60% |
| city | Baltimore | Olney |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olney Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 31.6).
- •Olney Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 32%).
- •Olney Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 37%).
- •Olney Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 64.5%).
- •Olney Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.7).
- •Bedford Elementary is the larger school with 586 students compared with 585.
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 Bedford Elementary better than Olney Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Olney Elementary ranks higher (66.8 vs 31.6 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 Bedford Elementary and Olney Elementary?
About 37 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Olney in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bedford Elementary: 586. Olney Elementary: 585. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bedford Elementary and Olney Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bedford Elementary is 577th of 879 and Olney Elementary is 195th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).