Beach Elementary vs Northern High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 9.9 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
Northern High
Owings · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,478 students
| Measure | Beach Elementary Chesapeake Beach, Maryland | Northern High Owings, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #153 of 879 | #32 of 197 |
| National rank | #10561 of 50,301 | #2003 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 502 | 1,478 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 1,478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.3% | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 61% |
| city | Chesapeake Beach | Owings |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 71.0).
- •Beach Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 61%).
- •Northern High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 60%).
- •Northern High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 24.3%).
- •Beach Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 18.7).
- •Northern High is the larger school with 1,478 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 Northern High?
On the Success Index (US), Northern High ranks higher (75.7 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 Northern High?
About 9.9 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake Beach and Owings in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beach Elementary: 502. Northern High: 1,478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beach Elementary and Northern High rank in Maryland?
Beach Elementary is 153rd of 879 and Northern High is 32nd of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).