John Poole Middle vs Poolesville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
John Poole Middle
Poolesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
467 students
Poolesville Elementary
Poolesville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
576 students
| Measure | John Poole Middle Poolesville, Maryland | Poolesville Elementary Poolesville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #44 of 225 | #110 of 879 |
| National rank | #3004 of 15,369 | #8034 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 467 | 576 |
| Enrollment | 467 | 576 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 16.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 69% |
| city | Poolesville | Poolesville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Poolesville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 71.6).
- •Poolesville Elementary does better on math proficiency (69% vs 52%).
- •Poolesville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 63%).
- •Poolesville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.5% vs 20.8%).
- •John Poole Middle does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.5).
- •Poolesville Elementary is the larger school with 576 students compared with 467.
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 John Poole Middle better than Poolesville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Poolesville Elementary ranks higher (74.9 vs 71.6 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 John Poole Middle and Poolesville Elementary?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Poolesville and Poolesville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
John Poole Middle: 467. Poolesville Elementary: 576. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do John Poole Middle and Poolesville Elementary rank in Maryland?
John Poole Middle is 44th of 225 and Poolesville Elementary is 110th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).