Benfield Elementary vs Shipley's Choice Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary 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
Shipley's Choice Elementary
Millersville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
344 students
| Measure | Benfield Elementary Severna Park, Maryland | Shipley's Choice Elementary Millersville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 91 Top 5% |
| State rank | #16 of 879 | #3 of 879 |
| National rank | #1455 of 50,301 | #530 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 500 | 344 |
| Enrollment | 500 | 344 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.2% | 5.5% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 92% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 92% |
| city | Severna Park | Millersville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Shipley's Choice Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.3 vs 87.5).
- •Shipley's Choice Elementary does better on math proficiency (92% vs 77%).
- •Shipley's Choice Elementary does better on reading proficiency (92% vs 91%).
- •Shipley's Choice Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (5.5% vs 8.2%).
- •Shipley's Choice Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 15.6).
- •Benfield Elementary is the larger school with 500 students compared with 344.
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 Shipley's Choice Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Shipley's Choice Elementary ranks higher (91.3 vs 87.5 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 Shipley's Choice Elementary?
About 2.6 km in a straight line, between Severna Park and Millersville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benfield Elementary: 500. Shipley's Choice Elementary: 344. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benfield Elementary and Shipley's Choice Elementary rank in Maryland?
Benfield Elementary is 16th of 879 and Shipley's Choice Elementary is 3rd of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).