Clinton Grove Elementary vs Stephen Decatur Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Clinton Grove Elementary
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
295 students
Stephen Decatur Middle
Clinton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
751 students
| Measure | Clinton Grove Elementary Clinton, Maryland | Stephen Decatur Middle Clinton, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #823 of 879 | #195 of 225 |
| National rank | #47168 of 50,301 | #13761 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 295 | 751 |
| Enrollment | 295 | 751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 87.8% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 12% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 7.5% | 8% |
| city | Clinton | Clinton |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stephen Decatur Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.1 vs 15.9).
- •Stephen Decatur Middle does better on math proficiency (8% vs 7.5%).
- •Stephen Decatur Middle does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 12%).
- •Stephen Decatur Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.1% vs 87.8%).
- •Clinton Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.7).
- •Stephen Decatur Middle is the larger school with 751 students compared with 295.
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 Clinton Grove Elementary better than Stephen Decatur Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Stephen Decatur Middle ranks higher (20.1 vs 15.9 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 Clinton Grove Elementary and Stephen Decatur Middle?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Clinton and Clinton in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Clinton Grove Elementary: 295. Stephen Decatur Middle: 751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Clinton Grove Elementary and Stephen Decatur Middle rank in Maryland?
Clinton Grove Elementary is 823rd of 879 and Stephen Decatur Middle is 195th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).