Piney Branch Elementary vs Pleasant Plains Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 59 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Piney Branch Elementary
Takoma Park · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
575 students
Pleasant Plains Elementary
Towson · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
575 students
| Measure | Piney Branch Elementary Takoma Park, Maryland | Pleasant Plains Elementary Towson, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 17 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #270 of 879 | #804 of 879 |
| National rank | #18735 of 50,301 | #46555 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 3–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 575 | 575 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 575 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.8% | 70.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 19% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 15% |
| city | Takoma Park | Towson |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piney Branch Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.2 vs 17.1).
- •Piney Branch Elementary does better on math proficiency (53% vs 15%).
- •Piney Branch Elementary does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 19%).
- •Piney Branch Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 70.1%).
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 Piney Branch Elementary better than Pleasant Plains Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Piney Branch Elementary ranks higher (59.2 vs 17.1 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 Piney Branch Elementary and Pleasant Plains Elementary?
About 59 km in a straight line, between Takoma Park and Towson in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Piney Branch Elementary: 575. Pleasant Plains Elementary: 575. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Piney Branch Elementary and Pleasant Plains Elementary rank in Maryland?
Piney Branch Elementary is 270th of 879 and Pleasant Plains Elementary is 804th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).