Greensboro Elementary School vs Pointers Run Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 100 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Greensboro Elementary School
Greensboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
840 students
Pointers Run Elementary
Clarksville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
835 students
| Measure | Greensboro Elementary School Greensboro, Maryland | Pointers Run Elementary Clarksville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #439 of 879 | #13 of 879 |
| National rank | #29458 of 50,301 | #1405 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 840 | 835 |
| Enrollment | 840 | 835 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.7% | 8.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 40% | 79% |
| city | Greensboro | Clarksville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pointers Run Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 43.7).
- •Pointers Run Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 40%).
- •Pointers Run Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 47%).
- •Pointers Run Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 76.7%).
- •Greensboro Elementary School does better on students per teacher (12.9 vs 14.2).
- •Greensboro Elementary School is the larger school with 840 students compared with 835.
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 Greensboro Elementary School better than Pointers Run Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pointers Run Elementary ranks higher (87.7 vs 43.7 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 Greensboro Elementary School and Pointers Run Elementary?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Greensboro and Clarksville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Greensboro Elementary School: 840. Pointers Run Elementary: 835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Greensboro Elementary School and Pointers Run Elementary rank in Maryland?
Greensboro Elementary School is 439th of 879 and Pointers Run Elementary is 13th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).