Jones Elementary vs Severn River Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Jones Elementary
Severna Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
334 students
Severn River Middle
Arnold · Public middle · Grades 6–8
675 students
| Measure | Jones Elementary Severna Park, Maryland | Severn River Middle Arnold, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #43 of 879 | #24 of 225 |
| National rank | #3523 of 50,301 | #2025 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 334 | 675 |
| Enrollment | 334 | 675 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.9% | 20.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 58% |
| city | Severna Park | Arnold |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jones Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.7 vs 76.9).
- •Jones Elementary does better on math proficiency (67% vs 58%).
- •Jones Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 65%).
- •Jones Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 20.3%).
- •Severn River Middle does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.5).
- •Severn River Middle is the larger school with 675 students compared with 334.
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 Jones Elementary better than Severn River Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jones Elementary ranks higher (82.7 vs 76.9 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 Jones Elementary and Severn River Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Severna Park and Arnold in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Jones Elementary: 334. Severn River Middle: 675. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Jones Elementary and Severn River Middle rank in Maryland?
Jones Elementary is 43rd of 879 and Severn River Middle is 24th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).