Darnestown Elementary vs Laytonsville Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 17 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
Laytonsville Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades K–5
355 students
| Measure | Darnestown Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland | Laytonsville Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #107 of 879 | #236 of 879 |
| National rank | #7764 of 50,301 | #15800 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 356 | 355 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 355 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 34.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 12.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 50% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Darnestown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 63.5).
- •Darnestown Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 50%).
- •Darnestown Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Darnestown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 34.4%).
- •Darnestown Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 12.7).
- •Darnestown Elementary is the larger school with 356 students compared with 355.
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 Laytonsville Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Darnestown Elementary ranks higher (75.3 vs 63.5 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 Laytonsville Elementary?
About 17 km in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darnestown Elementary: 356. Laytonsville Elementary: 355. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darnestown Elementary and Laytonsville Elementary rank in Maryland?
Darnestown Elementary is 107th of 879 and Laytonsville Elementary is 236th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).