Beltsville Academy vs High Point High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Beltsville Academy
Beltsville · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,113 students
High Point High
Beltsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,012 students
| Measure | Beltsville Academy Beltsville, Maryland | High Point High Beltsville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #642 of 879 | #176 of 197 |
| National rank | #40510 of 50,301 | #15485 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,113 | 3,012 |
| Enrollment | 1,113 | 3,012 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94% | 95.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.6 | 17.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 40% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 23% | 14% |
| city | Beltsville | Beltsville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Beltsville Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.8 vs 18.8).
- •Beltsville Academy does better on math proficiency (23% vs 14%).
- •High Point High does better on reading proficiency (41% vs 40%).
- •Beltsville Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (94% vs 95.6%).
- •Beltsville Academy does better on students per teacher (13.6 vs 17.6).
- •High Point High is the larger school with 3,012 students compared with 1,113.
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 Beltsville Academy better than High Point High?
On the Success Index (US), Beltsville Academy ranks higher (26.8 vs 18.8 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 Beltsville Academy and High Point High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Beltsville and Beltsville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Beltsville Academy: 1,113. High Point High: 3,012. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Beltsville Academy and High Point High rank in Maryland?
Beltsville Academy is 642nd of 879 and High Point High is 176th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).