Carney Elementary vs Pine Grove Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carney Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
524 students
Pine Grove Middle
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
804 students
| Measure | Carney Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Pine Grove Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #686 of 879 | #139 of 225 |
| National rank | #42480 of 50,301 | #10515 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 524 | 804 |
| Enrollment | 524 | 804 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 70.8% | 53.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 30% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pine Grove Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.7 vs 23.7).
- •Pine Grove Middle does better on math proficiency (30% vs 27%).
- •Pine Grove Middle does better on reading proficiency (38% vs 21%).
- •Pine Grove Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.4% vs 70.8%).
- •Carney Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.5).
- •Pine Grove Middle is the larger school with 804 students compared with 524.
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 Carney Elementary better than Pine Grove Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pine Grove Middle ranks higher (36.7 vs 23.7 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 Carney Elementary and Pine Grove Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carney Elementary: 524. Pine Grove Middle: 804. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carney Elementary and Pine Grove Middle rank in Maryland?
Carney Elementary is 686th of 879 and Pine Grove Middle is 139th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).