Bradley Hills Elementary vs Walt Whitman High
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.
Bradley Hills Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students
Walt Whitman High
Bethesda · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,056 students
| Measure | Bradley Hills Elementary Bethesda, Maryland | Walt Whitman High Bethesda, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #28 of 879 | #2 of 197 |
| National rank | #2389 of 50,301 | #613 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 474 | 2,056 |
| Enrollment | 474 | 2,056 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 2.1% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 80% | 86% |
| city | Bethesda | Bethesda |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (85.1 vs 85.4).
- •Walt Whitman High does better on math proficiency (86% vs 80%).
- •Walt Whitman High does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 79%).
- •Bradley Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.1% vs 7%).
- •Bradley Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 17.9).
- •Walt Whitman High is the larger school with 2,056 students compared with 474.
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 Bradley Hills Elementary better than Walt Whitman High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Bradley Hills Elementary and Walt Whitman High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Bethesda and Bethesda in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bradley Hills Elementary: 474. Walt Whitman High: 2,056. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bradley Hills Elementary and Walt Whitman High rank in Maryland?
Bradley Hills Elementary is 28th of 879 and Walt Whitman High is 2nd of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).