Bryant Woods Elementary vs Running Brook Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bryant Woods Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
366 students
Running Brook Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
407 students
| Measure | Bryant Woods Elementary Columbia, Maryland | Running Brook Elementary Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #466 of 879 | #386 of 879 |
| National rank | #30611 of 50,301 | #26693 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 366 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 366 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.1% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 9.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 32% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 35% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Running Brook Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (47.7 vs 42.0).
- •Running Brook Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Running Brook Elementary does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 32%).
- •Bryant Woods Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.1% vs 52.8%).
- •Running Brook Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.7 vs 10.5).
- •Running Brook Elementary is the larger school with 407 students compared with 366.
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 Bryant Woods Elementary better than Running Brook Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Running Brook Elementary ranks higher (47.7 vs 42.0 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 Bryant Woods Elementary and Running Brook Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bryant Woods Elementary: 366. Running Brook Elementary: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bryant Woods Elementary and Running Brook Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bryant Woods Elementary is 466th of 879 and Running Brook Elementary is 386th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).