Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary vs Leonardtown Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 5.0 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
Leonardtown Middle
Leonardtown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
969 students
| Measure | Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary Leonardtown, Maryland | Leonardtown Middle Leonardtown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #239 of 879 | #63 of 225 |
| National rank | #15900 of 50,301 | #4663 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 516 | 969 |
| Enrollment | 516 | 969 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.8% | 26.3% |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 50% |
| city | Leonardtown | Leonardtown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.3 vs 63.7).
- •Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary does better on math proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Leonardtown Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 49%).
- •Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.8% vs 26.3%).
- •Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 17.3).
- •Leonardtown Middle is the larger school with 969 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 Leonardtown Middle?
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 Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary and Leonardtown Middle?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Leonardtown and Leonardtown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary: 516. Leonardtown Middle: 969. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary and Leonardtown Middle rank in Maryland?
Captain Walter Francis Duke Elementary is 239th of 879 and Leonardtown Middle is 63rd of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).