Darlington Elementary vs Deal Island School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 166 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darlington Elementary
Darlington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
96 students
Deal Island School
Deal Island · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
117 students
| Measure | Darlington Elementary Darlington, Maryland | Deal Island School Deal Island, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #259 of 879 | #444 of 879 |
| National rank | #17414 of 50,301 | #29652 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 96 | 117 |
| Enrollment | 96 | 117 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 52.1% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 34.5% |
| city | Darlington | Deal Island |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Darlington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 43.4).
- •Darlington Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 34.5%).
- •Darlington Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44.5%).
- •Darlington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 52.1%).
- •Darlington Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 14.6).
- •Deal Island School is the larger school with 117 students compared with 96.
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 Darlington Elementary better than Deal Island School?
On the Success Index (US), Darlington Elementary ranks higher (61.1 vs 43.4 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 Darlington Elementary and Deal Island School?
About 166 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Deal Island in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darlington Elementary: 96. Deal Island School: 117. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darlington Elementary and Deal Island School rank in Maryland?
Darlington Elementary is 259th of 879 and Deal Island School is 444th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).