Darlington Elementary vs Tilghman Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 103 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
Tilghman Elementary
Tilghman · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
99 students
| Measure | Darlington Elementary Darlington, Maryland | Tilghman Elementary Tilghman, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 61 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #259 of 879 | #179 of 879 |
| National rank | #17414 of 50,301 | #12625 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 96 | 99 |
| Enrollment | 96 | 99 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 42.7% | 58.6% |
| Students per teacher | 8.7 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 64.5% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 64.5% |
| city | Darlington | Tilghman |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tilghman Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.2 vs 61.1).
- •Tilghman Elementary does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 52%).
- •Tilghman Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64.5% vs 52%).
- •Darlington Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (42.7% vs 58.6%).
- •Darlington Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.7 vs 11.0).
- •Tilghman Elementary is the larger school with 99 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 Tilghman Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tilghman Elementary ranks higher (68.2 vs 61.1 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 Tilghman Elementary?
About 103 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Tilghman in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darlington Elementary: 96. Tilghman Elementary: 99. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darlington Elementary and Tilghman Elementary rank in Maryland?
Darlington Elementary is 259th of 879 and Tilghman Elementary is 179th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).