Cross Country Elementary/Middle vs Dayton Oaks Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 28 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cross Country Elementary/Middle
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
740 students
Dayton Oaks Elementary
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
739 students
| Measure | Cross Country Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Dayton Oaks Elementary Dayton, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #692 of 879 | #44 of 879 |
| National rank | #42676 of 50,301 | #3730 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 740 | 739 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 739 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 7.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 69% |
| city | Baltimore | Dayton |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Dayton Oaks Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.3 vs 23.4).
- •Dayton Oaks Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 21%).
- •Dayton Oaks Elementary does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 35%).
- •Dayton Oaks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.6% vs 75.5%).
- •Dayton Oaks Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.4).
- •Cross Country Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 740 students compared with 739.
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 Cross Country Elementary/Middle better than Dayton Oaks Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Dayton Oaks Elementary ranks higher (82.3 vs 23.4 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 Cross Country Elementary/Middle and Dayton Oaks Elementary?
About 28 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Dayton in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cross Country Elementary/Middle: 740. Dayton Oaks Elementary: 739. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cross Country Elementary/Middle and Dayton Oaks Elementary rank in Maryland?
Cross Country Elementary/Middle is 692nd of 879 and Dayton Oaks Elementary is 44th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).