Captain James E. Daly Elementary vs Watkins Mill High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Captain James E. Daly Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
472 students
Watkins Mill High
Gaithersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,577 students
| Measure | Captain James E. Daly Elementary Germantown, Maryland | Watkins Mill High Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #592 of 879 | #148 of 197 |
| National rank | #38129 of 50,301 | #12594 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 472 | 1,577 |
| Enrollment | 472 | 1,577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.6% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.5 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 22% |
| city | Germantown | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watkins Mill High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 30.6).
- •Watkins Mill High does better on math proficiency (22% vs 19%).
- •Watkins Mill High does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •Watkins Mill High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 57.6%).
- •Captain James E. Daly Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 13.8).
- •Watkins Mill High is the larger school with 1,577 students compared with 472.
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 Captain James E. Daly Elementary better than Watkins Mill High?
On the Success Index (US), Watkins Mill High ranks higher (33.3 vs 30.6 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 Captain James E. Daly Elementary and Watkins Mill High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Germantown and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Captain James E. Daly Elementary: 472. Watkins Mill High: 1,577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Captain James E. Daly Elementary and Watkins Mill High rank in Maryland?
Captain James E. Daly Elementary is 592nd of 879 and Watkins Mill High is 148th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).