Briggs Chaney Middle vs Paint Branch High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.2 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
Paint Branch High
Burtonsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,038 students
| Measure | Briggs Chaney Middle Silver Spring, Maryland | Paint Branch High Burtonsville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 33 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #154 of 225 | #85 of 197 |
| National rank | #11286 of 15,369 | #6362 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 858 | 2,038 |
| Enrollment | 858 | 2,038 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62% | 52.2% |
| Students per teacher | 14.8 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 47% |
| city | Silver Spring | Burtonsville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Paint Branch High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.8 vs 33.0).
- •Paint Branch High does better on math proficiency (47% vs 20%).
- •Paint Branch High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Paint Branch High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.2% vs 62%).
- •Briggs Chaney Middle does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 15.7).
- •Paint Branch High is the larger school with 2,038 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 Paint Branch High?
On the Success Index (US), Paint Branch High ranks higher (57.8 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 Paint Branch High?
About 3.2 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Burtonsville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Briggs Chaney Middle: 858. Paint Branch High: 2,038. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Briggs Chaney Middle and Paint Branch High rank in Maryland?
Briggs Chaney Middle is 154th of 225 and Paint Branch High is 85th of 197 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).