Bowie High vs Tulip Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.2 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
Tulip Grove Elementary
Bowie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
477 students
| Measure | Bowie High Bowie, Maryland | Tulip Grove Elementary Bowie, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 46 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #123 of 197 | #301 of 879 |
| National rank | #9387 of 16,910 | #20631 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 2,580 | 477 |
| Enrollment | 2,580 | 477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 52.8% | 43.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 15.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 42% |
| city | Bowie | Bowie |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tulip Grove Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.5 vs 46.2).
- •Tulip Grove Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 35%).
- •Tulip Grove Elementary does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 61%).
- •Tulip Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.4% vs 52.8%).
- •Tulip Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.9 vs 19.1).
- •Bowie High is the larger school with 2,580 students compared with 477.
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 Tulip Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Tulip Grove Elementary ranks higher (56.5 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 Tulip Grove Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Bowie and Bowie in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bowie High: 2,580. Tulip Grove Elementary: 477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bowie High and Tulip Grove Elementary rank in Maryland?
Bowie High is 123rd of 197 and Tulip Grove Elementary is 301st of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).