Piney Ridge Elementary vs Snowden Farm Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 31 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Piney Ridge Elementary
Sykesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
578 students
Snowden Farm Elementary
Clarksburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
578 students
| Measure | Piney Ridge Elementary Sykesville, Maryland | Snowden Farm Elementary Clarksburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #186 of 879 | #137 of 879 |
| National rank | #13034 of 50,301 | #9483 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 578 | 578 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 578 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 20.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 65% | – |
| city | Sykesville | Clarksburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Snowden Farm Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.7 vs 67.6).
- •Piney Ridge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 20.8%).
- •Snowden Farm Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.1).
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 Ridge Elementary better than Snowden Farm Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Snowden Farm Elementary ranks higher (72.7 vs 67.6 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 Ridge Elementary and Snowden Farm Elementary?
About 31 km in a straight line, between Sykesville and Clarksburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Piney Ridge Elementary: 578. Snowden Farm Elementary: 578. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Piney Ridge Elementary and Snowden Farm Elementary rank in Maryland?
Piney Ridge Elementary is 186th of 879 and Snowden Farm Elementary is 137th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).