Benfield Elementary vs Severna Park High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.6 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
Severna Park High
Severna Park · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,842 students
| Measure | Benfield Elementary Severna Park, Maryland | Severna Park High Severna Park, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #16 of 879 | #11 of 197 |
| National rank | #1455 of 50,301 | #1099 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 500 | 1,842 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 1,842 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.2% | 9.7% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 20.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 84% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 81% |
| city | Severna Park | Severna Park |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.5 vs 81.2).
- •Severna Park High does better on math proficiency (81% vs 77%).
- •Benfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 84%).
- •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 20.2).
- •Severna Park High is the larger school with 1,842 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 Severna Park High?
On the Success Index (US), Benfield Elementary ranks higher (87.5 vs 81.2 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 Benfield Elementary and Severna Park High?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Severna Park and Severna Park in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benfield Elementary: 500. Severna Park High: 1,842. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benfield Elementary and Severna Park High rank in Maryland?
Benfield Elementary is 16th of 879 and Severna Park High is 11th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).