Deerfield Elementary vs Old Post Road Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 3.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Deerfield Elementary
Edgewood · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
708 students
Old Post Road Elementary
Abingdon · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
850 students
| Measure | Deerfield Elementary Edgewood, Maryland | Old Post Road Elementary Abingdon, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #626 of 879 | #668 of 879 |
| National rank | #39907 of 50,301 | #41599 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 708 | 850 |
| Enrollment | 708 | 850 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 74.9% | 79.6% |
| Students per teacher | 12.9 | 12.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 22% |
| city | Edgewood | Abingdon |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Deerfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.8 vs 25.2).
- •Deerfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (27% vs 22%).
- •Old Post Road Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Deerfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.9% vs 79.6%).
- •Old Post Road Elementary is the larger school with 850 students compared with 708.
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 Deerfield Elementary better than Old Post Road Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Deerfield Elementary ranks higher (27.8 vs 25.2 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 Deerfield Elementary and Old Post Road Elementary?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Edgewood and Abingdon in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Deerfield Elementary: 708. Old Post Road Elementary: 850. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Deerfield Elementary and Old Post Road Elementary rank in Maryland?
Deerfield Elementary is 626th of 879 and Old Post Road Elementary is 668th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).