Olney Elementary vs William H. Farquhar Middle
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.
Olney Elementary
Olney · Public elementary · Grades K–5
585 students
William H. Farquhar Middle
Olney · Public middle · Grades 6–8
682 students
| Measure | Olney Elementary Olney, Maryland | William H. Farquhar Middle Olney, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #195 of 879 | #61 of 225 |
| National rank | #13595 of 50,301 | #4580 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 585 | 682 |
| Enrollment | 585 | 682 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.4% | 27.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 60% | 40% |
| city | Olney | Olney |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Olney Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.8 vs 64.1).
- •Olney Elementary does better on math proficiency (60% vs 40%).
- •William H. Farquhar Middle does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 56%).
- •Olney Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.4% vs 27.7%).
- •William H. Farquhar Middle does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.3).
- •William H. Farquhar Middle is the larger school with 682 students compared with 585.
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 William H. Farquhar Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Olney Elementary ranks higher (66.8 vs 64.1 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 William H. Farquhar Middle?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Olney and Olney in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Olney Elementary: 585. William H. Farquhar Middle: 682. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Olney Elementary and William H. Farquhar Middle rank in Maryland?
Olney Elementary is 195th of 879 and William H. Farquhar Middle is 61st of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).