Folly Quarter Middle vs West Friendship Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Folly Quarter Middle
Ellicott City · Public middle · Grades 6–8
682 students
West Friendship Elementary
West Friendship · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students
| Measure | Folly Quarter Middle Ellicott City, Maryland | West Friendship Elementary West Friendship, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #4 of 225 | #26 of 879 |
| National rank | #557 of 15,369 | #2186 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 682 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 682 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 7.8% | 8.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 65% |
| city | Ellicott City | West Friendship |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Folly Quarter Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 85.6).
- •Folly Quarter Middle does better on math proficiency (76% vs 65%).
- •West Friendship Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 73%).
- •Folly Quarter Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.8% vs 8.2%).
- •West Friendship Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 14.5).
- •Folly Quarter Middle is the larger school with 682 students compared with 367.
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 Folly Quarter Middle better than West Friendship Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Folly Quarter Middle ranks higher (86.9 vs 85.6 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 Folly Quarter Middle and West Friendship Elementary?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Ellicott City and West Friendship in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Folly Quarter Middle: 682. West Friendship Elementary: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Folly Quarter Middle and West Friendship Elementary rank in Maryland?
Folly Quarter Middle is 4th of 225 and West Friendship Elementary is 26th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).