Buckingham Elementary vs Stephen Decatur High
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.
Buckingham Elementary
Berlin · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
518 students
Stephen Decatur High
Berlin · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,462 students
| Measure | Buckingham Elementary Berlin, Maryland | Stephen Decatur High Berlin, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #167 of 879 | #48 of 197 |
| National rank | #11708 of 50,301 | #3515 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 518 | 1,462 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 1,462 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 44% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 81% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 63% |
| city | Berlin | Berlin |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (69.4 vs 69.2).
- •Stephen Decatur High does better on math proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Stephen Decatur High does better on reading proficiency (81% vs 62%).
- •Stephen Decatur High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44% vs 48.5%).
- •Buckingham Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.4).
- •Stephen Decatur High is the larger school with 1,462 students compared with 518.
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 Buckingham Elementary better than Stephen Decatur High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Buckingham Elementary and Stephen Decatur High?
About 3.6 km in a straight line, between Berlin and Berlin in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Buckingham Elementary: 518. Stephen Decatur High: 1,462. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Buckingham Elementary and Stephen Decatur High rank in Maryland?
Buckingham Elementary is 167th of 879 and Stephen Decatur High is 48th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).