Ducketts Lane Elementary vs Southgate Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 14 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ducketts Lane Elementary
Elkridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students
Southgate Elementary
Glen Burnie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
573 students
| Measure | Ducketts Lane Elementary Elkridge, Maryland | Southgate Elementary Glen Burnie, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #403 of 879 | #509 of 879 |
| National rank | #27683 of 50,301 | #33319 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 573 | 573 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 573 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 60.6% | 69.1% |
| Students per teacher | 10.6 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 36% |
| city | Elkridge | Glen Burnie |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ducketts Lane Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.3 vs 38.0).
- •Ducketts Lane Elementary does better on math proficiency (38% vs 36%).
- •Ducketts Lane Elementary does better on reading proficiency (40% vs 37%).
- •Ducketts Lane Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.6% vs 69.1%).
- •Ducketts Lane Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.6 vs 13.0).
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 Ducketts Lane Elementary better than Southgate Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ducketts Lane Elementary ranks higher (46.3 vs 38.0 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 Ducketts Lane Elementary and Southgate Elementary?
About 14 km in a straight line, between Elkridge and Glen Burnie in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ducketts Lane Elementary: 573. Southgate Elementary: 573. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ducketts Lane Elementary and Southgate Elementary rank in Maryland?
Ducketts Lane Elementary is 403rd of 879 and Southgate Elementary is 509th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).