Park Elementary vs Piney Orchard Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 20 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Park Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students
Piney Orchard Elementary
Odenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students
| Measure | Park Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Piney Orchard Elementary Odenton, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 39 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #495 of 879 | #166 of 879 |
| National rank | #32513 of 50,301 | #11684 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 538 | 538 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 538 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 83.1% | 27.9% |
| Students per teacher | 11.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 52% |
| city | Baltimore | Odenton |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piney Orchard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 39.2).
- •Piney Orchard Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 29%).
- •Piney Orchard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 47%).
- •Piney Orchard Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 83.1%).
- •Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.5).
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 Park Elementary better than Piney Orchard Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Piney Orchard Elementary ranks higher (69.5 vs 39.2 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 Park Elementary and Piney Orchard Elementary?
About 20 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Odenton in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Park Elementary: 538. Piney Orchard Elementary: 538. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Park Elementary and Piney Orchard Elementary rank in Maryland?
Park Elementary is 495th of 879 and Piney Orchard Elementary is 166th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).