Bennett Middle vs Pinehurst Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bennett Middle
Fruitland · Public middle · Grades 6–8
963 students
Pinehurst Elementary
Salisbury · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students
| Measure | Bennett Middle Fruitland, Maryland | Pinehurst Elementary Salisbury, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #135 of 225 | #622 of 879 |
| National rank | #10206 of 15,369 | #39761 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 963 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 963 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.3% | 68.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 12.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 22% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 25% |
| city | Fruitland | Salisbury |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bennett Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (38.3 vs 28.1).
- •Bennett Middle does better on math proficiency (31% vs 25%).
- •Bennett Middle does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 22%).
- •Bennett Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.3% vs 68.8%).
- •Bennett Middle does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 12.5).
- •Bennett Middle is the larger school with 963 students compared with 564.
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 Bennett Middle better than Pinehurst Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bennett Middle ranks higher (38.3 vs 28.1 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 Bennett Middle and Pinehurst Elementary?
About 4.2 km in a straight line, between Fruitland and Salisbury in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bennett Middle: 963. Pinehurst Elementary: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bennett Middle and Pinehurst Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bennett Middle is 135th of 225 and Pinehurst Elementary is 622nd of 879 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).