Beach Elementary vs Mount Harmony Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beach Elementary
Chesapeake Beach · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students
Mount Harmony Elementary
Owings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
656 students
| Measure | Beach Elementary Chesapeake Beach, Maryland | Mount Harmony Elementary Owings, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #153 of 879 | #48 of 879 |
| National rank | #10561 of 50,301 | #3911 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 502 | 656 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 656 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.3% | 22.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 77% |
| city | Chesapeake Beach | Owings |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mount Harmony Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (82.0 vs 71.0).
- •Mount Harmony Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 66%).
- •Mount Harmony Elementary does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 60%).
- •Mount Harmony Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22.1% vs 24.3%).
- •Beach Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.4).
- •Mount Harmony Elementary is the larger school with 656 students compared with 502.
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 Beach Elementary better than Mount Harmony Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Mount Harmony Elementary ranks higher (82.0 vs 71.0 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 Beach Elementary and Mount Harmony Elementary?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake Beach and Owings in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beach Elementary: 502. Mount Harmony Elementary: 656. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beach Elementary and Mount Harmony Elementary rank in Maryland?
Beach Elementary is 153rd of 879 and Mount Harmony Elementary is 48th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).