Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary vs Rocky Hill 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.
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
428 students
Rocky Hill Middle
Clarksburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,010 students
| Measure | Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary Germantown, Maryland | Rocky Hill Middle Clarksburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 40 Lower 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #480 of 879 | #72 of 225 |
| National rank | #31728 of 50,301 | #5527 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 428 | 1,010 |
| Enrollment | 428 | 1,010 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 45.6% |
| Students per teacher | 10.2 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 47% |
| city | Germantown | Clarksburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rocky Hill Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.8 vs 40.3).
- •Rocky Hill Middle does better on math proficiency (47% vs 29%).
- •Rocky Hill Middle does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 37%).
- •Rocky Hill Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.6% vs 62.4%).
- •Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 16.0).
- •Rocky Hill Middle is the larger school with 1,010 students compared with 428.
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 Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary better than Rocky Hill Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Rocky Hill Middle ranks higher (59.8 vs 40.3 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 Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary and Rocky Hill Middle?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Germantown and Clarksburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary: 428. Rocky Hill Middle: 1,010. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary and Rocky Hill Middle rank in Maryland?
Dr. Sally K. Ride Elementary is 480th of 879 and Rocky Hill Middle is 72nd of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).