Centennial High vs Centennial Lane Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial High
Ellicott City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,377 students
Centennial Lane Elementary
Ellicott City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
749 students
| Measure | Centennial High Ellicott City, Maryland | Centennial Lane Elementary Ellicott City, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 84 Top 10% |
| State rank | #8 of 197 | #31 of 879 |
| National rank | #1001 of 16,910 | #2707 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,377 | 749 |
| Enrollment | 1,377 | 749 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.5% | 16.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.0 | 14.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 77% |
| city | Ellicott City | Ellicott City |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 81.9).
- •Centennial High does better on math proficiency (84% vs 77%).
- •Centennial High does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 71%).
- •Centennial Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 18.5%).
- •Centennial Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.0).
- •Centennial High is the larger school with 1,377 students compared with 749.
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 Centennial High better than Centennial Lane Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Lane Elementary ranks higher (84.4 vs 81.9 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 Centennial High and Centennial Lane Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Ellicott City and Ellicott City in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial High: 1,377. Centennial Lane Elementary: 749. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial High and Centennial Lane Elementary rank in Maryland?
Centennial High is 8th of 197 and Centennial Lane Elementary is 31st of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).