Century High vs Piney Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Century High
Sykesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,101 students
Piney Ridge Elementary
Sykesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
578 students
| Measure | Century High Sykesville, Maryland | Piney Ridge Elementary Sykesville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #12 of 197 | #186 of 879 |
| National rank | #1104 of 16,910 | #13034 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,101 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 1,101 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.1% | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 88% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 65% |
| city | Sykesville | Sykesville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Century High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.1 vs 67.6).
- •Century High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 65%).
- •Century High does better on reading proficiency (88% vs 52%).
- •Century High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 20.6%).
- •Piney Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.7).
- •Century High is the larger school with 1,101 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 Century High better than Piney Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Century High ranks higher (81.1 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 Century High and Piney Ridge Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Sykesville and Sykesville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Century High: 1,101. Piney Ridge Elementary: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Century High and Piney Ridge Elementary rank in Maryland?
Century High is 12th of 197 and Piney Ridge Elementary is 186th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).