Pointers Run Elementary vs River Hill High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Pointers Run Elementary
Clarksville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
835 students
River Hill High
Clarksville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,383 students
| Measure | Pointers Run Elementary Clarksville, Maryland | River Hill High Clarksville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #13 of 879 | #3 of 197 |
| National rank | #1405 of 50,301 | #658 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 835 | 1,383 |
| Enrollment | 835 | 1,383 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.5% | 7.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 91% |
| city | Clarksville | Clarksville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pointers Run Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.7 vs 84.8).
- •River Hill High does better on math proficiency (91% vs 79%).
- •River Hill High does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 76%).
- •River Hill High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7.7% vs 8.5%).
- •Pointers Run Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 18.0).
- •River Hill High is the larger school with 1,383 students compared with 835.
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 Pointers Run Elementary better than River Hill High?
On the Success Index (US), Pointers Run Elementary ranks higher (87.7 vs 84.8 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 Pointers Run Elementary and River Hill High?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Clarksville and Clarksville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Pointers Run Elementary: 835. River Hill High: 1,383. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Pointers Run Elementary and River Hill High rank in Maryland?
Pointers Run Elementary is 13th of 879 and River Hill High is 3rd of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).