Beach Elementary vs Windy Hill Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.5 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
Windy Hill Middle
Owings · Public middle · Grades 6–8
669 students
| Measure | Beach Elementary Chesapeake Beach, Maryland | Windy Hill Middle Owings, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 71 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #153 of 879 | #38 of 225 |
| National rank | #10561 of 50,301 | #2662 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 502 | 669 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 669 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.3% | 29.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 55% |
| city | Chesapeake Beach | Owings |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Windy Hill Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.4 vs 71.0).
- •Beach Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 55%).
- •Windy Hill Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 60%).
- •Beach Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (24.3% vs 29.1%).
- •Windy Hill Middle does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 16.2).
- •Windy Hill Middle is the larger school with 669 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 Windy Hill Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Windy Hill Middle ranks higher (73.4 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 Windy Hill Middle?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Chesapeake Beach and Owings in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beach Elementary: 502. Windy Hill Middle: 669. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beach Elementary and Windy Hill Middle rank in Maryland?
Beach Elementary is 153rd of 879 and Windy Hill Middle is 38th of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).