Cradlerock Elementary vs Jeffers Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cradlerock Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
453 students
Jeffers Hill Elementary
Columbia · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
406 students
| Measure | Cradlerock Elementary Columbia, Maryland | Jeffers Hill Elementary Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #570 of 879 | #302 of 879 |
| National rank | #37088 of 50,301 | #20678 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 453 | 406 |
| Enrollment | 453 | 406 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.6% | 44.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.5 | 11.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 41% |
| city | Columbia | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jeffers Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.4 vs 32.2).
- •Jeffers Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (41% vs 19%).
- •Jeffers Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 22%).
- •Jeffers Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.1% vs 55.6%).
- •Cradlerock Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.5 vs 11.6).
- •Cradlerock Elementary is the larger school with 453 students compared with 406.
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 Cradlerock Elementary better than Jeffers Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Jeffers Hill Elementary ranks higher (56.4 vs 32.2 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 Cradlerock Elementary and Jeffers Hill Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Columbia and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cradlerock Elementary: 453. Jeffers Hill Elementary: 406. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cradlerock Elementary and Jeffers Hill Elementary rank in Maryland?
Cradlerock Elementary is 570th of 879 and Jeffers Hill Elementary is 302nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).