Darnestown Elementary vs Rachel Carson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 3.7 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
Rachel Carson Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
671 students
| Measure | Darnestown Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland | Rachel Carson Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #107 of 879 | #139 of 879 |
| National rank | #7764 of 50,301 | #9534 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 356 | 671 |
| Enrollment | 356 | 671 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.7% | 27% |
| Students per teacher | 11.1 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 65% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Darnestown Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 72.6).
- •Rachel Carson Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 57%).
- •Rachel Carson Elementary does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Darnestown Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.7% vs 27%).
- •Darnestown Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.1 vs 16.8).
- •Rachel Carson Elementary is the larger school with 671 students compared with 356.
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 Rachel Carson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Darnestown Elementary ranks higher (75.3 vs 72.6 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 Rachel Carson Elementary?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darnestown Elementary: 356. Rachel Carson Elementary: 671. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darnestown Elementary and Rachel Carson Elementary rank in Maryland?
Darnestown Elementary is 107th of 879 and Rachel Carson Elementary is 139th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).