Carrolltowne Elementary vs Freedom District Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carrolltowne Elementary
Sykesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
593 students
Freedom District Elementary
Sykesville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
627 students
| Measure | Carrolltowne Elementary Sykesville, Maryland | Freedom District Elementary Sykesville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #133 of 879 | #59 of 879 |
| National rank | #9364 of 50,301 | #5125 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 593 | 627 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 627 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.5% | 12.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 71% |
| city | Sykesville | Sykesville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freedom District Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 72.8).
- •Freedom District Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 61%).
- •Freedom District Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 59%).
- •Freedom District Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 14.5%).
- •Carrolltowne Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.1).
- •Freedom District Elementary is the larger school with 627 students compared with 593.
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 Carrolltowne Elementary better than Freedom District Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Freedom District Elementary ranks higher (79.7 vs 72.8 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 Carrolltowne Elementary and Freedom District Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Sykesville and Sykesville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrolltowne Elementary: 593. Freedom District Elementary: 627. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrolltowne Elementary and Freedom District Elementary rank in Maryland?
Carrolltowne Elementary is 133rd of 879 and Freedom District Elementary is 59th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).