Central Elementary vs South River High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 460 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Edgewater · Public elementary · Grades K–5
566 students
South River High
Edgewater · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,680 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Edgewater, Maryland | South River High Edgewater, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #112 of 879 | #21 of 197 |
| National rank | #8306 of 50,301 | #1561 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 566 | 1,680 |
| Enrollment | 566 | 1,680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.1% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 73% |
| city | Edgewater | Edgewater |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South River High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 74.4).
- •South River High does better on math proficiency (73% vs 61%).
- •South River High does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 60%).
- •Central Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.1% vs 20.2%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 17.1).
- •South River High is the larger school with 1,680 students compared with 566.
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 Central Elementary better than South River High?
On the Success Index (US), South River High ranks higher (78.2 vs 74.4 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 Central Elementary and South River High?
About 460 m in a straight line, between Edgewater and Edgewater in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 566. South River High: 1,680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and South River High rank in Maryland?
Central Elementary is 112th of 879 and South River High is 21st of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).