Pinewood Elementary vs Ridgely Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pinewood Elementary
Timonium · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students
Ridgely Middle
Lutherville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,039 students
| Measure | Pinewood Elementary Timonium, Maryland | Ridgely Middle Lutherville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #46 of 879 | #23 of 225 |
| National rank | #3855 of 50,301 | #1980 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 598 | 1,039 |
| Enrollment | 598 | 1,039 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.5% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 78% | 64% |
| city | Timonium | Lutherville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pinewood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.1 vs 77.1).
- •Pinewood Elementary does better on math proficiency (78% vs 64%).
- •Pinewood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 67%).
- •Pinewood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.5% vs 20.2%).
- •Ridgely Middle does better on students per teacher (16.5 vs 18.1).
- •Ridgely Middle is the larger school with 1,039 students compared with 598.
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 Pinewood Elementary better than Ridgely Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pinewood Elementary ranks higher (82.1 vs 77.1 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 Pinewood Elementary and Ridgely Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Timonium and Lutherville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pinewood Elementary: 598. Ridgely Middle: 1,039. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pinewood Elementary and Ridgely Middle rank in Maryland?
Pinewood Elementary is 46th of 879 and Ridgely Middle is 23rd of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).