Edgewater Elementary vs Piney Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 62 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Edgewater Elementary
Edgewater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
577 students
Piney Ridge Elementary
Sykesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
578 students
| Measure | Edgewater Elementary Edgewater, Maryland | Piney Ridge Elementary Sykesville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #277 of 879 | #186 of 879 |
| National rank | #19111 of 50,301 | #13034 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 577 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 577 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 38.5% | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 65% |
| city | Edgewater | Sykesville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piney Ridge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.6 vs 58.6).
- •Piney Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 47%).
- •Edgewater Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 52%).
- •Piney Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 38.5%).
- •Edgewater Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.1).
- •Piney Ridge Elementary is the larger school with 578 students compared with 577.
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 Edgewater Elementary better than Piney Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Piney Ridge Elementary ranks higher (67.6 vs 58.6 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 Edgewater Elementary and Piney Ridge Elementary?
About 62 km in a straight line, between Edgewater and Sykesville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Edgewater Elementary: 577. Piney Ridge Elementary: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Edgewater Elementary and Piney Ridge Elementary rank in Maryland?
Edgewater Elementary is 277th of 879 and Piney Ridge Elementary is 186th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).