Manor Woods Elementary vs West Friendship Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Manor Woods Elementary
Ellicott City · Public elementary · Grades K–5
697 students
West Friendship Elementary
West Friendship · Public elementary · Grades K–5
367 students
| Measure | Manor Woods Elementary Ellicott City, Maryland | West Friendship Elementary West Friendship, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 86 Top 5% |
| State rank | #40 of 879 | #26 of 879 |
| National rank | #3180 of 50,301 | #2186 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 697 | 367 |
| Enrollment | 697 | 367 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.9% | 8.2% |
| Students per teacher | 13.7 | 13.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 70% | 65% |
| city | Ellicott City | West Friendship |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •West Friendship Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.6 vs 83.4).
- •Manor Woods Elementary does better on math proficiency (70% vs 65%).
- •West Friendship Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 72%).
- •West Friendship Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 16.9%).
- •West Friendship Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.1 vs 13.7).
- •Manor Woods Elementary is the larger school with 697 students compared with 367.
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 Manor Woods Elementary better than West Friendship Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), West Friendship Elementary ranks higher (85.6 vs 83.4 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 Manor Woods Elementary and West Friendship Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Ellicott City and West Friendship in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Manor Woods Elementary: 697. West Friendship Elementary: 367. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Manor Woods Elementary and West Friendship Elementary rank in Maryland?
Manor Woods Elementary is 40th of 879 and West Friendship Elementary is 26th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).