Lime Kiln Middle vs Pointers Run Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lime Kiln Middle
Fulton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
675 students
Pointers Run Elementary
Clarksville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
835 students
| Measure | Lime Kiln Middle Fulton, Maryland | Pointers Run Elementary Clarksville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 10% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #9 of 225 | #13 of 879 |
| National rank | #797 of 15,369 | #1405 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 675 | 835 |
| Enrollment | 675 | 835 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.6% | 8.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.7 | 14.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 79% |
| city | Fulton | Clarksville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pointers Run Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 84.7).
- •Pointers Run Elementary does better on math proficiency (79% vs 70%).
- •Pointers Run Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.5% vs 8.6%).
- •Pointers Run Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 15.7).
- •Pointers Run Elementary is the larger school with 835 students compared with 675.
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 Lime Kiln Middle better than Pointers Run Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Pointers Run Elementary ranks higher (87.7 vs 84.7 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 Lime Kiln Middle and Pointers Run Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Fulton and Clarksville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lime Kiln Middle: 675. Pointers Run Elementary: 835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lime Kiln Middle and Pointers Run Elementary rank in Maryland?
Lime Kiln Middle is 9th of 225 and Pointers Run Elementary is 13th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).