Lutherville Laboratory vs Riderwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lutherville Laboratory
Lutherville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
405 students
Riderwood Elementary
Towson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students
| Measure | Lutherville Laboratory Lutherville, Maryland | Riderwood Elementary Towson, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 25% | 88 Top 5% |
| State rank | #60 of 879 | #10 of 879 |
| National rank | #5137 of 50,301 | #1281 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 405 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 405 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.3% | 9.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.1 | 15.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 83% |
| city | Lutherville | Towson |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riderwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 79.7).
- •Riderwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 67%).
- •Riderwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 72%).
- •Riderwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 34.3%).
- •Lutherville Laboratory does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 15.1).
- •Riderwood Elementary is the larger school with 423 students compared with 405.
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 Lutherville Laboratory better than Riderwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Riderwood Elementary ranks higher (88.1 vs 79.7 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 Lutherville Laboratory and Riderwood Elementary?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Lutherville and Towson in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lutherville Laboratory: 405. Riderwood Elementary: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lutherville Laboratory and Riderwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Lutherville Laboratory is 60th of 879 and Riderwood Elementary is 10th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).