James Ryder Randall Elementary vs Stephen Decatur Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 845 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
James Ryder Randall Elementary
Clinton · Public elementary · Grades K–5
299 students
Stephen Decatur Middle
Clinton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
751 students
| Measure | James Ryder Randall Elementary Clinton, Maryland | Stephen Decatur Middle Clinton, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #851 of 879 | #195 of 225 |
| National rank | #48341 of 50,301 | #13761 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 299 | 751 |
| Enrollment | 299 | 751 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.6% | 75.1% |
| Students per teacher | 15.0 | 13.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 25% |
| Math proficiency | 12% | 8% |
| city | Clinton | Clinton |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Stephen Decatur Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.1 vs 13.4).
- •James Ryder Randall Elementary does better on math proficiency (12% vs 8%).
- •Stephen Decatur Middle does better on reading proficiency (25% vs 17%).
- •Stephen Decatur Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (75.1% vs 91.6%).
- •Stephen Decatur Middle does better on students per teacher (13.7 vs 15.0).
- •Stephen Decatur Middle is the larger school with 751 students compared with 299.
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 James Ryder Randall Elementary better than Stephen Decatur Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Stephen Decatur Middle ranks higher (20.1 vs 13.4 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 James Ryder Randall Elementary and Stephen Decatur Middle?
About 845 m in a straight line, between Clinton and Clinton in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
James Ryder Randall Elementary: 299. Stephen Decatur Middle: 751. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do James Ryder Randall Elementary and Stephen Decatur Middle rank in Maryland?
James Ryder Randall Elementary is 851st of 879 and Stephen Decatur Middle is 195th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).