Benjamin Banneker Middle vs Briggs Chaney Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 2.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Banneker Middle
Burtonsville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
705 students
Briggs Chaney Middle
Silver Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
858 students
| Measure | Benjamin Banneker Middle Burtonsville, Maryland | Briggs Chaney Middle Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 225 | #154 of 225 |
| National rank | #10699 of 15,369 | #11286 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 705 | 858 |
| Enrollment | 705 | 858 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 62% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 20% |
| city | Burtonsville | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Benjamin Banneker Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.7 vs 33.0).
- •Briggs Chaney Middle does better on math proficiency (20% vs 17%).
- •Briggs Chaney Middle does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 36%).
- •Benjamin Banneker Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 62%).
- •Benjamin Banneker Middle does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 14.8).
- •Briggs Chaney Middle is the larger school with 858 students compared with 705.
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 Benjamin Banneker Middle better than Briggs Chaney Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Benjamin Banneker Middle ranks higher (35.7 vs 33.0 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 Benjamin Banneker Middle and Briggs Chaney Middle?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Burtonsville and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Banneker Middle: 705. Briggs Chaney Middle: 858. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Banneker Middle and Briggs Chaney Middle rank in Maryland?
Benjamin Banneker Middle is 143rd of 225 and Briggs Chaney Middle is 154th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).