Bowie High vs Samuel Ogle Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 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
Samuel Ogle Middle
Bowie · Public middle · Grades 6–8
806 students
| Measure | Bowie High Bowie, Maryland | Samuel Ogle Middle Bowie, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 197 | #122 of 225 |
| National rank | #9387 of 16,910 | #9258 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 2,580 | 806 |
| Enrollment | 2,580 | 806 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 55.3% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 25% |
| city | Bowie | Bowie |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bowie High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (46.2 vs 42.6).
- •Bowie High does better on math proficiency (35% vs 25%).
- •Bowie High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 53%).
- •Bowie High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.8% vs 55.3%).
- •Samuel Ogle Middle does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 19.1).
- •Bowie High is the larger school with 2,580 students compared with 806.
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 Samuel Ogle Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Bowie High ranks higher (46.2 vs 42.6 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 Samuel Ogle Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bowie and Bowie in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowie High: 2,580. Samuel Ogle Middle: 806. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowie High and Samuel Ogle Middle rank in Maryland?
Bowie High is 123rd of 197 and Samuel Ogle Middle is 122nd of 225 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).