Denton Elementary School vs North Caroline High School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denton Elementary School
Denton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students
North Caroline High School
Ridgely · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,238 students
| Measure | Denton Elementary School Denton, Maryland | North Caroline High School Ridgely, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #364 of 879 | #120 of 197 |
| National rank | #25156 of 50,301 | #9336 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 596 | 1,238 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 1,238 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 45% |
| city | Denton | Ridgely |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Denton Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 46.4).
- •North Caroline High School does better on math proficiency (45% vs 38%).
- •North Caroline High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62% vs 62.4%).
- •Denton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 15.5).
- •North Caroline High School is the larger school with 1,238 students compared with 596.
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 Denton Elementary School better than North Caroline High School?
On the Success Index (US), Denton Elementary School ranks higher (50.0 vs 46.4 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 Denton Elementary School and North Caroline High School?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Denton and Ridgely in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denton Elementary School: 596. North Caroline High School: 1,238. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denton Elementary School and North Caroline High School rank in Maryland?
Denton Elementary School is 364th of 879 and North Caroline High School is 120th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).