Barbara Ingram School for the Arts vs Bester Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 965 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts
Hagerstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
347 students
Bester Elementary
Hagerstown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
490 students
| Measure | Barbara Ingram School for the Arts Hagerstown, Maryland | Bester Elementary Hagerstown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 5% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #6 of 197 | #730 of 879 |
| National rank | #775 of 16,910 | #44200 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 347 | 490 |
| Enrollment | 347 | 490 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.7% | 84.7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 92% | 18% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 11% |
| city | Hagerstown | Hagerstown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Barbara Ingram School for the Arts scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.8 vs 21.0).
- •Barbara Ingram School for the Arts does better on math proficiency (77% vs 11%).
- •Barbara Ingram School for the Arts does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 18%).
- •Barbara Ingram School for the Arts does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.7% vs 84.7%).
- •Bester Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 14.5).
- •Bester Elementary is the larger school with 490 students compared with 347.
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 Barbara Ingram School for the Arts better than Bester Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Barbara Ingram School for the Arts ranks higher (83.8 vs 21.0 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 Barbara Ingram School for the Arts and Bester Elementary?
About 965 m in a straight line, between Hagerstown and Hagerstown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts: 347. Bester Elementary: 490. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Barbara Ingram School for the Arts and Bester Elementary rank in Maryland?
Barbara Ingram School for the Arts is 6th of 197 and Bester Elementary is 730th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).