C. Milton Wright High vs Prospect Mill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
C. Milton Wright High
Bel Air · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,291 students
Prospect Mill Elementary
Bel Air · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
579 students
| Measure | C. Milton Wright High Bel Air, Maryland | Prospect Mill Elementary Bel Air, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 69 Top 25% |
| State rank | #31 of 197 | #169 of 879 |
| National rank | #1956 of 16,910 | #11816 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,291 | 579 |
| Enrollment | 1,291 | 579 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 33.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 60% |
| city | Bel Air | Bel Air |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C. Milton Wright High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 69.3).
- •C. Milton Wright High does better on math proficiency (65% vs 60%).
- •C. Milton Wright High does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 59%).
- •C. Milton Wright High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.3% vs 33.2%).
- •Prospect Mill Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.3).
- •C. Milton Wright High is the larger school with 1,291 students compared with 579.
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 C. Milton Wright High better than Prospect Mill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), C. Milton Wright High ranks higher (75.9 vs 69.3 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 C. Milton Wright High and Prospect Mill Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Bel Air and Bel Air in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C. Milton Wright High: 1,291. Prospect Mill Elementary: 579. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C. Milton Wright High and Prospect Mill Elementary rank in Maryland?
C. Milton Wright High is 31st of 197 and Prospect Mill Elementary is 169th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).