Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary vs Chopticon High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 7.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary
Leonardtown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
516 students
Chopticon High
Morganza · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,526 students
| Measure | Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary Leonardtown, Maryland | Chopticon High Morganza, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #239 of 879 | #61 of 197 |
| National rank | #15900 of 50,301 | #4507 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 516 | 1,526 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 1,526 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.8% | 34.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 19.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 60% |
| city | Leonardtown | Morganza |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Chopticon High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 63.3).
- •Chopticon High does better on math proficiency (60% vs 55%).
- •Chopticon High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 49%).
- •Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 34.7%).
- •Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 19.6).
- •Chopticon High is the larger school with 1,526 students compared with 516.
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 Walter Francis Duke Elementary better than Chopticon High?
On the Success Index (US), Chopticon High ranks higher (65.1 vs 63.3 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 Walter Francis Duke Elementary and Chopticon High?
About 7.9 km in a straight line, between Leonardtown and Morganza in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary: 516. Chopticon High: 1,526. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary and Chopticon High rank in Maryland?
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary is 239th of 879 and Chopticon High is 61st of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).