Centennial Lane Elementary vs Gorman Crossing Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Centennial Lane Elementary
Ellicott City · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
749 students
Gorman Crossing Elementary
Laurel · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
750 students
| Measure | Centennial Lane Elementary Ellicott City, Maryland | Gorman Crossing Elementary Laurel, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 879 | #202 of 879 |
| National rank | #2707 of 50,301 | #14259 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 749 | 750 |
| Enrollment | 749 | 750 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.4% | 21.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 52% |
| city | Ellicott City | Laurel |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Centennial Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.4 vs 65.8).
- •Centennial Lane Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 52%).
- •Centennial Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 49%).
- •Centennial Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.4% vs 21.5%).
- •Gorman Crossing Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.7 vs 14.1).
- •Gorman Crossing Elementary is the larger school with 750 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 Lane Elementary better than Gorman Crossing Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Centennial Lane Elementary ranks higher (84.4 vs 65.8 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 Centennial Lane Elementary and Gorman Crossing Elementary?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Ellicott City and Laurel in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Centennial Lane Elementary: 749. Gorman Crossing Elementary: 750. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Centennial Lane Elementary and Gorman Crossing Elementary rank in Maryland?
Centennial Lane Elementary is 31st of 879 and Gorman Crossing Elementary is 202nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).