Bel Air High vs Homestead/Wakefield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 896 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bel Air High
Bel Air · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,341 students
Homestead/Wakefield Elementary
Bel Air · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
1,071 students
| Measure | Bel Air High Bel Air, Maryland | Homestead/Wakefield Elementary Bel Air, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #28 of 197 | #160 of 879 |
| National rank | #1797 of 16,910 | #11236 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,341 | 1,071 |
| Enrollment | 1,341 | 1,071 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22.7% | 18.2% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 75% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 63% |
| city | Bel Air | Bel Air |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bel Air High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.7 vs 70.1).
- •Bel Air High does better on math proficiency (64% vs 63%).
- •Bel Air High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 60%).
- •Homestead/Wakefield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.2% vs 22.7%).
- •Bel Air High does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.3).
- •Bel Air High is the larger school with 1,341 students compared with 1,071.
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 Bel Air High better than Homestead/Wakefield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bel Air High ranks higher (76.7 vs 70.1 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 Bel Air High and Homestead/Wakefield Elementary?
About 896 m in a straight line, between Bel Air and Bel Air in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel Air High: 1,341. Homestead/Wakefield Elementary: 1,071. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel Air High and Homestead/Wakefield Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bel Air High is 28th of 197 and Homestead/Wakefield Elementary is 160th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).