Hurlock Elementary School vs Preston Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 9.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hurlock Elementary School
Hurlock · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
391 students
Preston Elementary School
Preston · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
381 students
| Measure | Hurlock Elementary School Hurlock, Maryland | Preston Elementary School Preston, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 48 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #666 of 879 | #380 of 879 |
| National rank | #41581 of 50,301 | #26451 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 391 | 381 |
| Enrollment | 391 | 381 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 75.4% | 60.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 13.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 21% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 42% |
| city | Hurlock | Preston |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Preston Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (48.1 vs 25.2).
- •Preston Elementary School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 27%).
- •Preston Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 21%).
- •Preston Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.1% vs 75.4%).
- •Hurlock Elementary School does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 13.6).
- •Hurlock Elementary School is the larger school with 391 students compared with 381.
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 Hurlock Elementary School better than Preston Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Preston Elementary School ranks higher (48.1 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 Hurlock Elementary School and Preston Elementary School?
About 9.6 km in a straight line, between Hurlock and Preston in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hurlock Elementary School: 391. Preston Elementary School: 381. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hurlock Elementary School and Preston Elementary School rank in Maryland?
Hurlock Elementary School is 666th of 879 and Preston Elementary School is 380th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).