Piney Orchard Elementary vs Waugh Chapel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Piney Orchard Elementary
Odenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
538 students
Waugh Chapel Elementary
Odenton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
549 students
| Measure | Piney Orchard Elementary Odenton, Maryland | Waugh Chapel Elementary Odenton, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 70 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #166 of 879 | #231 of 879 |
| National rank | #11684 of 50,301 | #15559 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 538 | 549 |
| Enrollment | 538 | 549 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 27.9% | 29.9% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 51% |
| city | Odenton | Odenton |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Piney Orchard Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (69.5 vs 63.9).
- •Piney Orchard Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 51%).
- •Piney Orchard Elementary does better on reading proficiency (66% vs 56%).
- •Piney Orchard Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (27.9% vs 29.9%).
- •Waugh Chapel Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.4 vs 14.5).
- •Waugh Chapel Elementary is the larger school with 549 students compared with 538.
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 Orchard Elementary better than Waugh Chapel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Piney Orchard Elementary ranks higher (69.5 vs 63.9 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 Orchard Elementary and Waugh Chapel Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Odenton and Odenton in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Piney Orchard Elementary: 538. Waugh Chapel Elementary: 549. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Piney Orchard Elementary and Waugh Chapel Elementary rank in Maryland?
Piney Orchard Elementary is 166th of 879 and Waugh Chapel Elementary is 231st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).