Cross Country Elementary/Middle vs Pikesville Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.5 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
Pikesville Middle
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
943 students
| Measure | Cross Country Elementary/Middle Baltimore, Maryland | Pikesville Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 23 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #692 of 879 | #173 of 225 |
| National rank | #42676 of 50,301 | #12267 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 740 | 943 |
| Enrollment | 740 | 943 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.5% | 57.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 20% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pikesville Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.2 vs 23.4).
- •Cross Country Elementary/Middle does better on math proficiency (21% vs 20%).
- •Cross Country Elementary/Middle does better on reading proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •Pikesville Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.6% vs 75.5%).
- •Pikesville Middle does better on students per teacher (15.7 vs 16.4).
- •Pikesville Middle is the larger school with 943 students compared with 740.
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 Pikesville Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pikesville Middle ranks higher (28.2 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 Pikesville Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cross Country Elementary/Middle: 740. Pikesville Middle: 943. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cross Country Elementary/Middle and Pikesville Middle rank in Maryland?
Cross Country Elementary/Middle is 692nd of 879 and Pikesville Middle is 173rd of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).