Runnymede Elementary vs Taneytown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 6.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Runnymede Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students
Taneytown Elementary
Taneytown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students
| Measure | Runnymede Elementary Westminster, Maryland | Taneytown Elementary Taneytown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #240 of 879 | #316 of 879 |
| National rank | #15944 of 50,301 | #22458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 625 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 625 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 34.4% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 47% |
| city | Westminster | Taneytown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Runnymede Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 53.9).
- •Runnymede Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Runnymede Elementary does better on reading proficiency (50% vs 47%).
- •Runnymede Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.4% vs 60%).
- •Taneytown Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 14.2).
- •Runnymede Elementary is the larger school with 625 students compared with 450.
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 Runnymede Elementary better than Taneytown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Runnymede Elementary ranks higher (63.3 vs 53.9 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 Runnymede Elementary and Taneytown Elementary?
About 6.4 km in a straight line, between Westminster and Taneytown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Runnymede Elementary: 625. Taneytown Elementary: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Runnymede Elementary and Taneytown Elementary rank in Maryland?
Runnymede Elementary is 240th of 879 and Taneytown Elementary is 316th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).