Brooke Grove Elementary vs Sherwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Brooke Grove Elementary
Olney · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
390 students
Sherwood Elementary
Sandy Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students
| Measure | Brooke Grove Elementary Olney, Maryland | Sherwood Elementary Sandy Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #149 of 879 | #178 of 879 |
| National rank | #10108 of 50,301 | #12618 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 390 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.9% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 51% |
| city | Olney | Sandy Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Brooke Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (71.7 vs 68.2).
- •Brooke Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 51%).
- •Brooke Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 55%).
- •Sherwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.7% vs 34.9%).
- •Brooke Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.1).
- •Sherwood Elementary is the larger school with 498 students compared with 390.
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 Brooke Grove Elementary better than Sherwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Brooke Grove Elementary ranks higher (71.7 vs 68.2 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 Brooke Grove Elementary and Sherwood Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Olney and Sandy Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Brooke Grove Elementary: 390. Sherwood Elementary: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Brooke Grove Elementary and Sherwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Brooke Grove Elementary is 149th of 879 and Sherwood Elementary is 178th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).