Dayton Oaks Elementary vs Folly Quarter Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dayton Oaks Elementary
Dayton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
739 students
Folly Quarter Middle
Ellicott City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
682 students
| Measure | Dayton Oaks Elementary Dayton, Maryland | Folly Quarter Middle Ellicott City, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #44 of 879 | #4 of 225 |
| National rank | #3730 of 50,301 | #557 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 739 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 739 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.6% | 7.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 69% | 76% |
| city | Dayton | Ellicott City |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Folly Quarter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 82.3).
- •Folly Quarter Middle does better on math proficiency (76% vs 69%).
- •Folly Quarter Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 68%).
- •Dayton Oaks Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.6% vs 7.8%).
- •Dayton Oaks Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 14.5).
- •Dayton Oaks Elementary is the larger school with 739 students compared with 682.
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 Dayton Oaks Elementary better than Folly Quarter Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Folly Quarter Middle ranks higher (86.9 vs 82.3 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 Dayton Oaks Elementary and Folly Quarter Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Dayton and Ellicott City in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dayton Oaks Elementary: 739. Folly Quarter Middle: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dayton Oaks Elementary and Folly Quarter Middle rank in Maryland?
Dayton Oaks Elementary is 44th of 879 and Folly Quarter Middle is 4th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).