Deland High School vs George W. Marks Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 1.4 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
George W. Marks Elementary School
Deland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
780 students
| Measure | Deland High School Deland, Florida | George W. Marks Elementary School Deland, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #447 of 576 | #1068 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #11548 of 16,910 | #17862 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,936 | 780 |
| Enrollment | 2,936 | 780 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.4% | 57.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 15.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 58% |
| city | Deland | Deland |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •George W. Marks Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.5 vs 37.6).
- •George W. Marks Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 31%).
- •George W. Marks Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 46%).
- •Deland High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.4% vs 57.2%).
- •George W. Marks Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 22.4).
- •Deland High School is the larger school with 2,936 students compared with 780.
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 George W. Marks Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), George W. Marks Elementary School ranks higher (60.5 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 George W. Marks Elementary School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Deland and Deland in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deland High School: 2,936. George W. Marks Elementary School: 780. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deland High School and George W. Marks Elementary School rank in Florida?
Deland High School is 447th of 576 and George W. Marks Elementary School is 1068th of 2,187 among high schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).