Bowie High vs Kenilworth Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.2 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
Kenilworth Elementary
Bowie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
364 students
| Measure | Bowie High Bowie, Maryland | Kenilworth Elementary Bowie, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 197 | #372 of 879 |
| National rank | #9387 of 16,910 | #25829 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,580 | 364 |
| Enrollment | 2,580 | 364 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 48.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 12.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 32% |
| city | Bowie | Bowie |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Kenilworth Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.0 vs 46.2).
- •Bowie High does better on math proficiency (35% vs 32%).
- •Bowie High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 47%).
- •Kenilworth Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.6% vs 52.8%).
- •Kenilworth Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.1 vs 19.1).
- •Bowie High is the larger school with 2,580 students compared with 364.
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 Kenilworth Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Kenilworth Elementary ranks higher (49.0 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 Kenilworth Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bowie and Bowie in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowie High: 2,580. Kenilworth Elementary: 364. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowie High and Kenilworth Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bowie High is 123rd of 197 and Kenilworth Elementary is 372nd of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).