Argyle Middle vs Harmony Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Argyle Middle
Silver Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
868 students
Harmony Hills Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
655 students
| Measure | Argyle Middle Silver Spring, Maryland | Harmony Hills Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #157 of 225 | #611 of 879 |
| National rank | #11585 of 15,369 | #39402 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 868 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 868 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 61.4% | 65% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 10.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 20% |
| Math proficiency | 19% | 19% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Argyle Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.6 vs 28.7).
- •Argyle Middle does better on reading proficiency (36% vs 20%).
- •Argyle Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (61.4% vs 65%).
- •Harmony Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.9 vs 13.4).
- •Argyle Middle is the larger school with 868 students compared with 655.
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 Argyle Middle better than Harmony Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Argyle Middle ranks higher (31.6 vs 28.7 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 Argyle Middle and Harmony Hills Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Argyle Middle: 868. Harmony Hills Elementary: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Argyle Middle and Harmony Hills Elementary rank in Maryland?
Argyle Middle is 157th of 225 and Harmony Hills Elementary is 611th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).