Benjamin Tasker Middle vs Bowie High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Benjamin Tasker Middle
Bowie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,058 students
Bowie High
Bowie · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,580 students
| Measure | Benjamin Tasker Middle Bowie, Maryland | Bowie High Bowie, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 41 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #125 of 225 | #123 of 197 |
| National rank | #9552 of 15,369 | #9387 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,058 | 2,580 |
| Enrollment | 1,058 | 2,580 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.8% | 52.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.6 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 35% |
| city | Bowie | Bowie |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowie High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 41.2).
- •Bowie High does better on math proficiency (35% vs 29%).
- •Bowie High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Bowie High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 53.8%).
- •Benjamin Tasker Middle does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 19.1).
- •Bowie High is the larger school with 2,580 students compared with 1,058.
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 Tasker Middle better than Bowie High?
On the Success Index (US), Bowie High ranks higher (46.2 vs 41.2 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 Benjamin Tasker Middle and Bowie High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bowie and Bowie in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Benjamin Tasker Middle: 1,058. Bowie High: 2,580. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Benjamin Tasker Middle and Bowie High rank in Maryland?
Benjamin Tasker Middle is 125th of 225 and Bowie High is 123rd of 197 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).