Bel Air Middle vs Ring Factory Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bel Air Middle
Bel Air · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,080 students
Ring Factory Elementary
Bel Air · Public elementary · Grades K–5
541 students
| Measure | Bel Air Middle Bel Air, Maryland | Ring Factory Elementary Bel Air, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 72 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #41 of 225 | #106 of 879 |
| National rank | #2847 of 15,369 | #7683 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 1,080 | 541 |
| Enrollment | 1,080 | 541 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 24.1% | 20.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.2 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 71% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 64% |
| city | Bel Air | Bel Air |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ring Factory Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.5 vs 72.4).
- •Ring Factory Elementary does better on math proficiency (64% vs 52%).
- •Ring Factory Elementary does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 62%).
- •Ring Factory Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.5% vs 24.1%).
- •Bel Air Middle does better on students per teacher (14.2 vs 16.4).
- •Bel Air Middle is the larger school with 1,080 students compared with 541.
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 Middle better than Ring Factory Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Ring Factory Elementary ranks higher (75.5 vs 72.4 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 Middle and Ring Factory Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Bel Air and Bel Air in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bel Air Middle: 1,080. Ring Factory Elementary: 541. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bel Air Middle and Ring Factory Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bel Air Middle is 41st of 225 and Ring Factory Elementary is 106th of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).