Bowie High vs High Bridge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.7 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
High Bridge Elementary
Bowie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
| Measure | Bowie High Bowie, Maryland | High Bridge Elementary Bowie, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 24 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 197 | #685 of 879 |
| National rank | #9387 of 16,910 | #42429 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,580 | 394 |
| Enrollment | 2,580 | 394 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 92.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 16.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 31% |
| city | Bowie | Bowie |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowie High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 23.8).
- •Bowie High does better on math proficiency (35% vs 31%).
- •Bowie High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 37%).
- •Bowie High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 92.4%).
- •High Bridge Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.4 vs 19.1).
- •Bowie High is the larger school with 2,580 students compared with 394.
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 High Bridge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Bowie High ranks higher (46.2 vs 23.8 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 High Bridge Elementary?
About 2.7 km in a straight line, between Bowie and Bowie in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowie High: 2,580. High Bridge Elementary: 394. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowie High and High Bridge Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bowie High is 123rd of 197 and High Bridge Elementary is 685th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).