Darby Woods Elementary School vs Prairie Norton Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Ohio, United States, 677 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darby Woods Elementary School
Galloway · Public elementary · Grades K–4
554 students
Prairie Norton Elementary School
Columbus · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
510 students
| Measure | Darby Woods Elementary School Galloway, Ohio | Prairie Norton Elementary School Columbus, Ohio |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1140 of 1,713 | #1298 of 1,713 |
| National rank | #22002 of 50,301 | #29415 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–4 | Grades PK–4 |
| Students | 554 | 510 |
| Enrollment | 554 | 510 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 72.2% | 76.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 55% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 54% |
| city | Galloway | Columbus |
| state | Ohio | Ohio |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Darby Woods Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.5 vs 43.8).
- •Darby Woods Elementary School does better on math proficiency (68% vs 54%).
- •Darby Woods Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (55% vs 50%).
- •Darby Woods Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.2% vs 76.7%).
- •Darby Woods Elementary School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 20.4).
- •Darby Woods Elementary School is the larger school with 554 students compared with 510.
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 Darby Woods Elementary School better than Prairie Norton Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Darby Woods Elementary School ranks higher (54.5 vs 43.8 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 Darby Woods Elementary School and Prairie Norton Elementary School?
About 677 m in a straight line, between Galloway and Columbus in Ohio.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darby Woods Elementary School: 554. Prairie Norton Elementary School: 510. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darby Woods Elementary School and Prairie Norton Elementary School rank in Ohio?
Darby Woods Elementary School is 1140th of 1,713 and Prairie Norton Elementary School is 1298th of 1,713 among elementary schools in Ohio on the 2025 Success Index (US).