Bethesda-Chevy Chase High vs Somerset Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High
Bethesda · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,377 students
Somerset Elementary
Chevy Chase · Public elementary · Grades K–5
314 students
| Measure | Bethesda-Chevy Chase High Bethesda, Maryland | Somerset Elementary Chevy Chase, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 78 Top 25% |
| State rank | #17 of 197 | #75 of 879 |
| National rank | #1246 of 16,910 | #6159 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,377 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 2,377 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.9% | 20.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 63% |
| city | Bethesda | Chevy Chase |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bethesda-Chevy Chase High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.1 vs 78.0).
- •Bethesda-Chevy Chase High does better on math proficiency (76% vs 63%).
- •Bethesda-Chevy Chase High does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 72%).
- •Somerset Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.1% vs 23.9%).
- •Somerset Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 16.7).
- •Bethesda-Chevy Chase High is the larger school with 2,377 students compared with 314.
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 Bethesda-Chevy Chase High better than Somerset Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bethesda-Chevy Chase High ranks higher (80.1 vs 78.0 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 Bethesda-Chevy Chase High and Somerset Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Bethesda and Chevy Chase in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High: 2,377. Somerset Elementary: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethesda-Chevy Chase High and Somerset Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High is 17th of 197 and Somerset Elementary is 75th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).