Olney Elementary vs Sherwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 3.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Olney Elementary
Olney · Public elementary · Grades K–5
585 students
Sherwood Elementary
Sandy Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
498 students
| Measure | Olney Elementary Olney, Maryland | Sherwood Elementary Sandy Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #195 of 879 | #178 of 879 |
| National rank | #13595 of 50,301 | #12618 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 585 | 498 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 498 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 25.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 55% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 51% |
| city | Olney | Sandy Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sherwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 66.8).
- •Olney Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 51%).
- •Olney Elementary does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 55%).
- •Olney Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 25.7%).
- •Sherwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 16.3).
- •Olney Elementary is the larger school with 585 students compared with 498.
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 Olney Elementary better than Sherwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sherwood Elementary ranks higher (68.2 vs 66.8 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 Olney Elementary and Sherwood Elementary?
About 3.0 km in a straight line, between Olney and Sandy Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olney Elementary: 585. Sherwood Elementary: 498. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olney Elementary and Sherwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Olney Elementary is 195th of 879 and Sherwood Elementary is 178th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).