Bethesda-Chevy Chase High vs Walt Whitman High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 3.4 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
Walt Whitman High
Bethesda · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,056 students
| Measure | Bethesda-Chevy Chase High Bethesda, Maryland | Walt Whitman High Bethesda, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 80 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #17 of 197 | #2 of 197 |
| National rank | #1246 of 16,910 | #613 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,377 | 2,056 |
| Enrollment | 2,377 | 2,056 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 23.9% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 82% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 86% |
| city | Bethesda | Bethesda |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walt Whitman High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.4 vs 80.1).
- •Walt Whitman High does better on math proficiency (86% vs 76%).
- •Walt Whitman High does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 82%).
- •Walt Whitman High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7% vs 23.9%).
- •Bethesda-Chevy Chase High does better on students per teacher (16.7 vs 17.9).
- •Bethesda-Chevy Chase High is the larger school with 2,377 students compared with 2,056.
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 Walt Whitman High?
On the Success Index (US), Walt Whitman High ranks higher (85.4 vs 80.1 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 Bethesda-Chevy Chase High and Walt Whitman High?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Bethesda and Bethesda in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High: 2,377. Walt Whitman High: 2,056. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bethesda-Chevy Chase High and Walt Whitman High rank in Maryland?
Bethesda-Chevy Chase High is 17th of 197 and Walt Whitman High is 2nd of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).