Bells Mill Elementary vs Winston Churchill High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.4 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
Winston Churchill High
Potomac · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,185 students
| Measure | Bells Mill Elementary Potomac, Maryland | Winston Churchill High Potomac, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank | #57 of 879 | #7 of 197 |
| National rank | #4879 of 50,301 | #844 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 570 | 2,185 |
| Enrollment | 570 | 2,185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 14.9% | 10.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 71% | 84% |
| city | Potomac | Potomac |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Winston Churchill High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (83.2 vs 80.2).
- •Winston Churchill High does better on math proficiency (84% vs 71%).
- •Winston Churchill High does better on reading proficiency (85% vs 76%).
- •Winston Churchill High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.9% vs 14.9%).
- •Bells Mill Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.4).
- •Winston Churchill High is the larger school with 2,185 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 Winston Churchill High?
On the Success Index (US), Winston Churchill High ranks higher (83.2 vs 80.2 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 Winston Churchill High?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Potomac and Potomac in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bells Mill Elementary: 570. Winston Churchill High: 2,185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bells Mill Elementary and Winston Churchill High rank in Maryland?
Bells Mill Elementary is 57th of 879 and Winston Churchill High is 7th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).