Darlington Elementary vs Lakewood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 49 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
Lakewood Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–K
94 students
| Measure | Darlington Elementary Darlington, Maryland | Lakewood Elementary Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #259 of 879 | #404 of 879 |
| National rank | #17414 of 50,301 | #27697 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–K |
| Students | 96 | 94 |
| Enrollment | 96 | 94 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 73.4% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 8.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | – |
| Math proficiency | 52% | – |
| city | Darlington | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Darlington Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (61.1 vs 46.3).
- •Darlington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 73.4%).
- •Lakewood Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.5 vs 8.7).
- •Darlington Elementary is the larger school with 96 students compared with 94.
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 Lakewood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Darlington Elementary ranks higher (61.1 vs 46.3 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 Darlington Elementary and Lakewood Elementary?
About 49 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darlington Elementary: 96. Lakewood Elementary: 94. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darlington Elementary and Lakewood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Darlington Elementary is 259th of 879 and Lakewood Elementary is 404th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).