Colonel Richardson Middle School vs Preston Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 8.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonel Richardson Middle School
Federalsburg · Public middle · Grades 6–8
390 students
Preston Elementary School
Preston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students
| Measure | Colonel Richardson Middle School Federalsburg, Maryland | Preston Elementary School Preston, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #155 of 225 | #380 of 879 |
| National rank | #11440 of 15,369 | #26451 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 390 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 390 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 68.5% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 35% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| city | Federalsburg | Preston |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Preston Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 32.3).
- •Preston Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Preston Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 35%).
- •Preston Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 68.5%).
- •Colonel Richardson Middle School does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 13.6).
- •Colonel Richardson Middle School is the larger school with 390 students compared with 381.
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 Colonel Richardson Middle School better than Preston Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Preston Elementary School ranks higher (48.1 vs 32.3 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 Colonel Richardson Middle School and Preston Elementary School?
About 8.4 km in a straight line, between Federalsburg and Preston in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonel Richardson Middle School: 390. Preston Elementary School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonel Richardson Middle School and Preston Elementary School rank in Maryland?
Colonel Richardson Middle School is 155th of 225 and Preston Elementary School is 380th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).