Bells Mill Elementary vs New Market Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 40 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bells Mill Elementary
Potomac · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
570 students
New Market Elementary
New Market · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
571 students
| Measure | Bells Mill Elementary Potomac, Maryland | New Market Elementary New Market, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #57 of 879 | #95 of 879 |
| National rank | #4879 of 50,301 | #7349 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 570 | 571 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 571 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.9% | 19.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 68% |
| city | Potomac | New Market |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bells Mill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.2 vs 76.0).
- •Bells Mill Elementary does better on math proficiency (71% vs 68%).
- •Bells Mill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 68%).
- •Bells Mill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.9% vs 19.8%).
- •New Market Elementary is the larger school with 571 students compared with 570.
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 Bells Mill Elementary better than New Market Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bells Mill Elementary ranks higher (80.2 vs 76.0 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 Bells Mill Elementary and New Market Elementary?
About 40 km in a straight line, between Potomac and New Market in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bells Mill Elementary: 570. New Market Elementary: 571. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bells Mill Elementary and New Market Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bells Mill Elementary is 57th of 879 and New Market Elementary is 95th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).