Mayo Elementary vs South River High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 5.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mayo Elementary
Edgewater · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
351 students
South River High
Edgewater · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,680 students
| Measure | Mayo Elementary Edgewater, Maryland | South River High Edgewater, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 78 Top 10% |
| State rank | #104 of 879 | #21 of 197 |
| National rank | #7672 of 50,301 | #1561 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 351 | 1,680 |
| Enrollment | 351 | 1,680 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 73% |
| city | Edgewater | Edgewater |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •South River High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (78.2 vs 75.5).
- •South River High does better on math proficiency (73% vs 62%).
- •South River High does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 67%).
- •Mayo Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 20.2%).
- •Mayo Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.1).
- •South River High is the larger school with 1,680 students compared with 351.
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 Mayo Elementary better than South River High?
On the Success Index (US), South River High ranks higher (78.2 vs 75.5 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 Mayo Elementary and South River High?
About 5.1 km in a straight line, between Edgewater and Edgewater in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mayo Elementary: 351. South River High: 1,680. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mayo Elementary and South River High rank in Maryland?
Mayo Elementary is 104th of 879 and South River High is 21st of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).