Piney Ridge Elementary vs Sykesville Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.1 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
Sykesville Middle
Sykesville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
697 students
| Measure | Piney Ridge Elementary Sykesville, Maryland | Sykesville Middle Sykesville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 50% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #186 of 879 | #21 of 225 |
| National rank | #13034 of 50,301 | #1882 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 578 | 697 |
| Enrollment | 578 | 697 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 18.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.1 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 58% |
| city | Sykesville | Sykesville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sykesville Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.7 vs 67.6).
- •Piney Ridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 58%).
- •Sykesville Middle does better on reading proficiency (69% vs 52%).
- •Sykesville Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.4% vs 20.6%).
- •Sykesville Middle does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.1).
- •Sykesville Middle is the larger school with 697 students compared with 578.
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 Sykesville Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sykesville Middle ranks higher (77.7 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 Sykesville Middle?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Sykesville and Sykesville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Piney Ridge Elementary: 578. Sykesville Middle: 697. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Piney Ridge Elementary and Sykesville Middle rank in Maryland?
Piney Ridge Elementary is 186th of 879 and Sykesville Middle is 21st of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).