Deale Elementary vs Southern Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 7.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deale Elementary
Deale · Public elementary · Grades K–5
203 students
Southern Middle
Lothian · Public middle · Grades 6–8
726 students
| Measure | Deale Elementary Deale, Maryland | Southern Middle Lothian, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #134 of 879 | #99 of 225 |
| National rank | #9367 of 50,301 | #7799 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 203 | 726 |
| Enrollment | 203 | 726 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 19.7% | 47.5% |
| Students per teacher | 11.3 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 38% |
| city | Deale | Lothian |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deale Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.8 vs 49.3).
- •Deale Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 38%).
- •Deale Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 45%).
- •Deale Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (19.7% vs 47.5%).
- •Deale Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 14.0).
- •Southern Middle is the larger school with 726 students compared with 203.
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 Deale Elementary better than Southern Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Deale Elementary ranks higher (72.8 vs 49.3 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 Deale Elementary and Southern Middle?
About 7.1 km in a straight line, between Deale and Lothian in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deale Elementary: 203. Southern Middle: 726. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deale Elementary and Southern Middle rank in Maryland?
Deale Elementary is 134th of 879 and Southern Middle is 99th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).