Deland High School vs Edith I. Starke Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 3.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deland High School
Deland · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,936 students
Edith I. Starke Elementary School
Deland · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
270 students
| Measure | Deland High School Deland, Florida | Edith I. Starke Elementary School Deland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 39 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #447 of 576 | #1849 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11548 of 16,910 | #32391 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,936 | 270 |
| Enrollment | 2,936 | 270 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.4% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 18.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 52% |
| city | Deland | Deland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Edith I. Starke Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (39.3 vs 37.6).
- •Edith I. Starke Elementary School does better on math proficiency (52% vs 31%).
- •Deland High School does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 42%).
- •Deland High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 79.6%).
- •Edith I. Starke Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.0 vs 22.4).
- •Deland High School is the larger school with 2,936 students compared with 270.
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 Deland High School better than Edith I. Starke Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Edith I. Starke Elementary School ranks higher (39.3 vs 37.6 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 Deland High School and Edith I. Starke Elementary School?
About 3.8 km in a straight line, between Deland and Deland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deland High School: 2,936. Edith I. Starke Elementary School: 270. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deland High School and Edith I. Starke Elementary School rank in Florida?
Deland High School is 447th of 576 and Edith I. Starke Elementary School is 1849th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).