Freedom District Elementary vs Linton Springs Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Freedom District Elementary
Sykesville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
627 students
Linton Springs Elementary
Sykesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
759 students
| Measure | Freedom District Elementary Sykesville, Maryland | Linton Springs Elementary Sykesville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #59 of 879 | #85 of 879 |
| National rank | #5125 of 50,301 | #6705 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 627 | 759 |
| Enrollment | 627 | 759 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.4% | 15% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 71% |
| city | Sykesville | Sykesville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Freedom District Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.7 vs 77.0).
- •Freedom District Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 68%).
- •Freedom District Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.4% vs 15%).
- •Freedom District Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 17.3).
- •Linton Springs Elementary is the larger school with 759 students compared with 627.
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 Freedom District Elementary better than Linton Springs Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Freedom District Elementary ranks higher (79.7 vs 77.0 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 Freedom District Elementary and Linton Springs Elementary?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Sykesville and Sykesville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Freedom District Elementary: 627. Linton Springs Elementary: 759. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Freedom District Elementary and Linton Springs Elementary rank in Maryland?
Freedom District Elementary is 59th of 879 and Linton Springs Elementary is 85th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).