Carrolltowne Elementary vs Piney Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.6 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
Piney Ridge Elementary
Sykesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
578 students
| Measure | Carrolltowne Elementary Sykesville, Maryland | Piney Ridge Elementary Sykesville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #133 of 879 | #186 of 879 |
| National rank | #9364 of 50,301 | #13034 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 593 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 593 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.5% | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 65% |
| city | Sykesville | Sykesville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Carrolltowne Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 67.6).
- •Piney Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 61%).
- •Carrolltowne Elementary does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Carrolltowne Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 20.6%).
- •Carrolltowne Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.1).
- •Carrolltowne Elementary is the larger school with 593 students compared with 578.
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 Piney Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Carrolltowne Elementary ranks higher (72.8 vs 67.6 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 Carrolltowne Elementary and Piney Ridge Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Sykesville and Sykesville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carrolltowne Elementary: 593. Piney Ridge Elementary: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carrolltowne Elementary and Piney Ridge Elementary rank in Maryland?
Carrolltowne Elementary is 133rd of 879 and Piney Ridge Elementary is 186th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).