Franklin Elementary vs Shady Side Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 75 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin Elementary
Reisterstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
392 students
Shady Side Elementary
Shady Side · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
391 students
| Measure | Franklin Elementary Reisterstown, Maryland | Shady Side Elementary Shady Side, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #183 of 879 | #319 of 879 |
| National rank | #12731 of 50,301 | #22661 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 392 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 392 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40.1% | 27.6% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 33% |
| city | Reisterstown | Shady Side |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Franklin Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.0 vs 53.6).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 33%).
- •Franklin Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 52%).
- •Shady Side Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.6% vs 40.1%).
- •Shady Side Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 15.1).
- •Franklin Elementary is the larger school with 392 students compared with 391.
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 Franklin Elementary better than Shady Side Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Franklin Elementary ranks higher (68.0 vs 53.6 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 Franklin Elementary and Shady Side Elementary?
About 75 km in a straight line, between Reisterstown and Shady Side in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin Elementary: 392. Shady Side Elementary: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin Elementary and Shady Side Elementary rank in Maryland?
Franklin Elementary is 183rd of 879 and Shady Side Elementary is 319th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).