Benfield Elementary vs Oak Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benfield Elementary
Severna Park · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
500 students
Oak Hill Elementary
Severna Park · Public elementary · Grades K–5
628 students
| Measure | Benfield Elementary Severna Park, Maryland | Oak Hill Elementary Severna Park, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #16 of 879 | #192 of 879 |
| National rank | #1455 of 50,301 | #13378 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 500 | 628 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 628 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.2% | 9.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 50% |
| city | Severna Park | Severna Park |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.5 vs 67.1).
- •Benfield Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 50%).
- •Benfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 63%).
- •Benfield Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (8.2% vs 9.7%).
- •Benfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 17.0).
- •Oak Hill Elementary is the larger school with 628 students compared with 500.
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 Benfield Elementary better than Oak Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Benfield Elementary ranks higher (87.5 vs 67.1 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 Benfield Elementary and Oak Hill Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Severna Park and Severna Park in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benfield Elementary: 500. Oak Hill Elementary: 628. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benfield Elementary and Oak Hill Elementary rank in Maryland?
Benfield Elementary is 16th of 879 and Oak Hill Elementary is 192nd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).