Best high schools in Silver Spring (2025)
Schools classified as high schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 5 schools in Silver Spring, Maryland. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Maryland.
- 163Montgomery Blair HighSilver Spring · Public High58% Math proficiency · 3,266 students
- 254Wheaton HighSilver Spring · Public High50% Math proficiency · 2,794 students
- 353James Hubert Blake HighSilver Spring · Public High45% Math proficiency · 1,960 students
- 449Springbrook HighSilver Spring · Public High46% Math proficiency · 1,838 students
- 534John F. Kennedy HighSilver Spring · Public High22% Math proficiency · 1,880 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Montgomery Blair High Silver Spring · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 63.3 Top 50% | 58% Math proficiency | 3,266 |
| 2 | Wheaton High Silver Spring · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 54.1 Top 50% | 50% Math proficiency | 2,794 |
| 3 | James Hubert Blake High Silver Spring · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 53.4 Top 50% | 45% Math proficiency | 1,960 |
| 4 | Springbrook High Silver Spring · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 49.1 Lower 50% | 46% Math proficiency | 1,838 |
| 5 | John F. Kennedy High Silver Spring · High · Grades 9–12 | Public | 34.2 Lower 50% | 22% Math proficiency | 1,880 |
Montgomery Blair High in Silver Spring leads the 2025 list of high schools in Silver Spring with a Success Index (US) of 63.3. Of the 5 schools shown, 5 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Maryland high schools rankings, every school on the Silver Spring page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best high school in Silver Spring?
Montgomery Blair High in Silver Spring, Maryland ranks first among high schools in Silver Spring with a Success Index (US) of 63.3 out of 100 (Enrollment: 3,266).
How are high schools in Silver Spring ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.