Mount Airy Elementary vs Parr's Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 243 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Mount Airy Elementary
Mount Airy · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
462 students
Parr's Ridge Elementary
Mt Airy · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
391 students
| Measure | Mount Airy Elementary Mount Airy, Maryland | Parr's Ridge Elementary Mt Airy, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #138 of 879 | #156 of 879 |
| National rank | #9521 of 50,301 | #10749 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 462 | 391 |
| Enrollment | 462 | 391 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.7% | 26.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.9 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 59% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Mount Airy | Mt Airy |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Airy Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.6 vs 70.8).
- •Mount Airy Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 26.3%).
- •Parr's Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.9).
- •Mount Airy Elementary is the larger school with 462 students compared with 391.
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 Mount Airy Elementary better than Parr's Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Airy Elementary ranks higher (72.6 vs 70.8 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 Mount Airy Elementary and Parr's Ridge Elementary?
About 243 m in a straight line, between Mount Airy and Mt Airy in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Mount Airy Elementary: 462. Parr's Ridge Elementary: 391. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Mount Airy Elementary and Parr's Ridge Elementary rank in Maryland?
Mount Airy Elementary is 138th of 879 and Parr's Ridge Elementary is 156th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).