Darlington Elementary/Middle vs Shullsburg Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Wisconsin, United States, 13 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Darlington Elementary/Middle
Darlington · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
636 students
Shullsburg Elementary
Shullsburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
143 students
| Measure | Darlington Elementary/Middle Darlington, Wisconsin | Shullsburg Elementary Shullsburg, Wisconsin |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 56 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #530 of 1,069 | #784 of 1,069 |
| National rank | #21011 of 50,301 | #31348 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 636 | 143 |
| Enrollment | 636 | 143 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.4% | 53.8% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 9.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 42% |
| city | Darlington | Shullsburg |
| state | Wisconsin | Wisconsin |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Darlington Elementary/Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.9 vs 40.9).
- •Darlington Elementary/Middle does better on math proficiency (56% vs 42%).
- •Darlington Elementary/Middle does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 27%).
- •Darlington Elementary/Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.4% vs 53.8%).
- •Shullsburg Elementary does better on students per teacher (9.5 vs 14.1).
- •Darlington Elementary/Middle is the larger school with 636 students compared with 143.
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 Darlington Elementary/Middle better than Shullsburg Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Darlington Elementary/Middle ranks higher (55.9 vs 40.9 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 Darlington Elementary/Middle and Shullsburg Elementary?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Darlington and Shullsburg in Wisconsin.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Darlington Elementary/Middle: 636. Shullsburg Elementary: 143. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Darlington Elementary/Middle and Shullsburg Elementary rank in Wisconsin?
Darlington Elementary/Middle is 530th of 1,069 and Shullsburg Elementary is 784th of 1,069 among elementary schools in Wisconsin on the 2025 Success Index (US).