Ashburton Elementary vs Northwood High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ashburton Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
871 students
Northwood High
Rockville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,654 students
| Measure | Ashburton Elementary Bethesda, Maryland | Northwood High Rockville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #238 of 879 | #136 of 197 |
| National rank | #15895 of 50,301 | #10664 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 871 | 1,654 |
| Enrollment | 871 | 1,654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 21.5% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 57% | 30% |
| city | Bethesda | Rockville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ashburton Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 41.2).
- •Ashburton Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 30%).
- •Ashburton Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 49%).
- •Ashburton Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.5% vs 58.4%).
- •Northwood High does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 17.8).
- •Northwood High is the larger school with 1,654 students compared with 871.
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 Ashburton Elementary better than Northwood High?
On the Success Index (US), Ashburton Elementary ranks higher (63.3 vs 41.2 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 Ashburton Elementary and Northwood High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Bethesda and Rockville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ashburton Elementary: 871. Northwood High: 1,654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ashburton Elementary and Northwood High rank in Maryland?
Ashburton Elementary is 238th of 879 and Northwood High is 136th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).