Bowie High vs Heather Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bowie High
Bowie · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,580 students
Heather Hills Elementary
Bowie · Public elementary · Grades 2–5
361 students
| Measure | Bowie High Bowie, Maryland | Heather Hills Elementary Bowie, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 79 Top 25% |
| State rank | #123 of 197 | #66 of 879 |
| National rank | #9387 of 16,910 | #5423 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 2–5 |
| Students | 2,580 | 361 |
| Enrollment | 2,580 | 361 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 37.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 15.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 77% |
| city | Bowie | Bowie |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Heather Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.2 vs 46.2).
- •Heather Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 35%).
- •Heather Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 61%).
- •Heather Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.7% vs 52.8%).
- •Heather Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.0 vs 19.1).
- •Bowie High is the larger school with 2,580 students compared with 361.
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 Bowie High better than Heather Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Heather Hills Elementary ranks higher (79.2 vs 46.2 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 Bowie High and Heather Hills Elementary?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Bowie and Bowie in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowie High: 2,580. Heather Hills Elementary: 361. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowie High and Heather Hills Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bowie High is 123rd of 197 and Heather Hills Elementary is 66th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).