Oklahoma Road Middle vs Piney Ridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Oklahoma Road Middle
Sykesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
816 students
Piney Ridge Elementary
Sykesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
578 students
| Measure | Oklahoma Road Middle Sykesville, Maryland | Piney Ridge Elementary Sykesville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 25% | 68 Top 50% |
| State rank | #19 of 225 | #186 of 879 |
| National rank | #1859 of 15,369 | #13034 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 816 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 816 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.6% | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 16.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 62% | 65% |
| city | Sykesville | Sykesville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Oklahoma Road Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 67.6).
- •Piney Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 62%).
- •Oklahoma Road Middle does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 52%).
- •Oklahoma Road Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.6% vs 20.6%).
- •Piney Ridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.1 vs 18.5).
- •Oklahoma Road Middle is the larger school with 816 students compared with 578.
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 Oklahoma Road Middle better than Piney Ridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Oklahoma Road Middle ranks higher (77.8 vs 67.6 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 Oklahoma Road Middle and Piney Ridge Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Sykesville and Sykesville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Oklahoma Road Middle: 816. Piney Ridge Elementary: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Oklahoma Road Middle and Piney Ridge Elementary rank in Maryland?
Oklahoma Road Middle is 19th of 225 and Piney Ridge Elementary is 186th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).