Benjamin Banneker Middle vs Paint Branch High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.0 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
Paint Branch High
Burtonsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,038 students
| Measure | Benjamin Banneker Middle Burtonsville, Maryland | Paint Branch High Burtonsville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 36 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #143 of 225 | #85 of 197 |
| National rank | #10699 of 15,369 | #6362 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 705 | 2,038 |
| Enrollment | 705 | 2,038 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.9% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 12.2 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 36% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 47% |
| city | Burtonsville | Burtonsville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paint Branch High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 35.7).
- •Paint Branch High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 17%).
- •Paint Branch High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 36%).
- •Benjamin Banneker Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.9% vs 52.2%).
- •Benjamin Banneker Middle does better on students per teacher (12.2 vs 15.7).
- •Paint Branch High is the larger school with 2,038 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 Paint Branch High?
On the Success Index (US), Paint Branch High ranks higher (57.8 vs 35.7 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 Paint Branch High?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Burtonsville and Burtonsville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Banneker Middle: 705. Paint Branch High: 2,038. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Banneker Middle and Paint Branch High rank in Maryland?
Benjamin Banneker Middle is 143rd of 225 and Paint Branch High is 85th of 197 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).