Darnestown Elementary vs DuFief Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 4.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darnestown Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
356 students
DuFief Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
276 students
| Measure | Darnestown Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland | DuFief Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #107 of 879 | #91 of 879 |
| National rank | #7764 of 50,301 | #6931 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 356 | 276 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 276 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 20.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 11.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 62% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •DuFief Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 75.3).
- •DuFief Elementary does better on math proficiency (62% vs 57%).
- •Darnestown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 20.7%).
- •DuFief Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.0 vs 11.1).
- •Darnestown Elementary is the larger school with 356 students compared with 276.
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 Darnestown Elementary better than DuFief Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), DuFief Elementary ranks higher (76.6 vs 75.3 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 Darnestown Elementary and DuFief Elementary?
About 4.1 km in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darnestown Elementary: 356. DuFief Elementary: 276. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darnestown Elementary and DuFief Elementary rank in Maryland?
Darnestown Elementary is 107th of 879 and DuFief Elementary is 91st of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).