Davidsonville Elementary vs Southern High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 5.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Davidsonville Elementary
Davidsonville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
689 students
Southern High
Harwood · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,080 students
| Measure | Davidsonville Elementary Davidsonville, Maryland | Southern High Harwood, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #88 of 879 | #70 of 197 |
| National rank | #6803 of 50,301 | #5078 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 689 | 1,080 |
| Enrollment | 689 | 1,080 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.3% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 69% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 50% |
| city | Davidsonville | Harwood |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Davidsonville Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.8 vs 62.9).
- •Davidsonville Elementary does better on math proficiency (61% vs 50%).
- •Davidsonville Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 69%).
- •Davidsonville Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.3% vs 41.5%).
- •Southern High does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 17.2).
- •Southern High is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 689.
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 Davidsonville Elementary better than Southern High?
On the Success Index (US), Davidsonville Elementary ranks higher (76.8 vs 62.9 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 Davidsonville Elementary and Southern High?
About 5.8 km in a straight line, between Davidsonville and Harwood in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Davidsonville Elementary: 689. Southern High: 1,080. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Davidsonville Elementary and Southern High rank in Maryland?
Davidsonville Elementary is 88th of 879 and Southern High is 70th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).