Burning Tree Elementary vs Walt Whitman High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Burning Tree Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
479 students
Walt Whitman High
Bethesda · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,056 students
| Measure | Burning Tree Elementary Bethesda, Maryland | Walt Whitman High Bethesda, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #19 of 879 | #2 of 197 |
| National rank | #1536 of 50,301 | #613 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 479 | 2,056 |
| Enrollment | 479 | 2,056 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 8.6% | 7% |
| Students per teacher | 14.1 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 86% |
| city | Bethesda | Bethesda |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Burning Tree Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.3 vs 85.4).
- •Walt Whitman High does better on math proficiency (86% vs 73%).
- •Walt Whitman High does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 79%).
- •Walt Whitman High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (7% vs 8.6%).
- •Burning Tree Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.1 vs 17.9).
- •Walt Whitman High is the larger school with 2,056 students compared with 479.
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 Burning Tree Elementary better than Walt Whitman High?
On the Success Index (US), Burning Tree Elementary ranks higher (87.3 vs 85.4 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 Burning Tree Elementary and Walt Whitman High?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Bethesda and Bethesda in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Burning Tree Elementary: 479. Walt Whitman High: 2,056. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Burning Tree Elementary and Walt Whitman High rank in Maryland?
Burning Tree Elementary is 19th of 879 and Walt Whitman High is 2nd of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).