Lake Forest Central Elementary School vs Lake Forest South Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Delaware, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Lake Forest Central Elementary School
Felton · Public elementary · Grades 4–5
604 students
Lake Forest South Elementary School
Harrington · Public elementary · Grades K–3
407 students
| Measure | Lake Forest Central Elementary School Felton, Delaware | Lake Forest South Elementary School Harrington, Delaware |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 56 Top 50% |
| State rank | #55 of 121 | #63 of 121 |
| National rank | #17356 of 50,301 | #21167 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 4–5 | Grades K–3 |
| Students | 604 | 407 |
| Enrollment | 604 | 407 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| city | Felton | Harrington |
| state | Delaware | Delaware |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Forest Central Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.2 vs 55.7).
- •Lake Forest Central Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Lake Forest South Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.3).
- •Lake Forest Central Elementary School is the larger school with 604 students compared with 407.
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 Lake Forest Central Elementary School better than Lake Forest South Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Forest Central Elementary School ranks higher (61.2 vs 55.7 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 Lake Forest Central Elementary School and Lake Forest South Elementary School?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Felton and Harrington in Delaware.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Lake Forest Central Elementary School: 604. Lake Forest South Elementary School: 407. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Lake Forest Central Elementary School and Lake Forest South Elementary School rank in Delaware?
Lake Forest Central Elementary School is 55th of 121 and Lake Forest South Elementary School is 63rd of 121 among elementary schools in Delaware on the 2025 Success Index (US).