Riderwood Elementary vs Ridgely Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Riderwood Elementary
Towson · Public elementary · Grades K–5
423 students
Ridgely Middle
Lutherville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,039 students
| Measure | Riderwood Elementary Towson, Maryland | Ridgely Middle Lutherville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #10 of 879 | #23 of 225 |
| National rank | #1281 of 50,301 | #1980 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 423 | 1,039 |
| Enrollment | 423 | 1,039 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.5% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.1 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 81% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 83% | 64% |
| city | Towson | Lutherville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Riderwood Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.1 vs 77.1).
- •Riderwood Elementary does better on math proficiency (83% vs 64%).
- •Riderwood Elementary does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 67%).
- •Riderwood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.5% vs 20.2%).
- •Riderwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.1 vs 16.5).
- •Ridgely Middle is the larger school with 1,039 students compared with 423.
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 Riderwood Elementary better than Ridgely Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Riderwood Elementary ranks higher (88.1 vs 77.1 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 Riderwood Elementary and Ridgely Middle?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Towson and Lutherville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Riderwood Elementary: 423. Ridgely Middle: 1,039. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Riderwood Elementary and Ridgely Middle rank in Maryland?
Riderwood Elementary is 10th of 879 and Ridgely Middle is 23rd of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).