Briggs Chaney Middle vs Hereford Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 58 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Briggs Chaney Middle
Silver Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
858 students
Hereford Middle
Monkton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
861 students
| Measure | Briggs Chaney Middle Silver Spring, Maryland | Hereford Middle Monkton, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #154 of 225 | #36 of 225 |
| National rank | #11286 of 15,369 | #2614 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 858 | 861 |
| Enrollment | 858 | 861 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62% | 13.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 61% |
| city | Silver Spring | Monkton |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Hereford Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.6 vs 33.0).
- •Hereford Middle does better on math proficiency (61% vs 20%).
- •Hereford Middle does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •Hereford Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.4% vs 62%).
- •Briggs Chaney Middle does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 18.3).
- •Hereford Middle is the larger school with 861 students compared with 858.
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 Briggs Chaney Middle better than Hereford Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Hereford Middle ranks higher (73.6 vs 33.0 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 Briggs Chaney Middle and Hereford Middle?
About 58 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Monkton in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briggs Chaney Middle: 858. Hereford Middle: 861. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briggs Chaney Middle and Hereford Middle rank in Maryland?
Briggs Chaney Middle is 154th of 225 and Hereford Middle is 36th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).