C. Milton Wright High vs Western High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 36 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
Western High
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,290 students
| Measure | C. Milton Wright High Bel Air, Maryland | Western High Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 40 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #31 of 197 | #140 of 197 |
| National rank | #1956 of 16,910 | #10993 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,291 | 1,290 |
| Enrollment | 1,291 | 1,290 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.3% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 16.3 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 30% |
| city | Bel Air | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •C. Milton Wright High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.9 vs 39.9).
- •C. Milton Wright High does better on math proficiency (65% vs 30%).
- •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 72.8%).
- •C. Milton Wright High does better on students per teacher (16.3 vs 16.8).
- •C. Milton Wright High is the larger school with 1,291 students compared with 1,290.
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 Western High?
On the Success Index (US), C. Milton Wright High ranks higher (75.9 vs 39.9 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 Western High?
About 36 km in a straight line, between Bel Air and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
C. Milton Wright High: 1,291. Western High: 1,290. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do C. Milton Wright High and Western High rank in Maryland?
C. Milton Wright High is 31st of 197 and Western High is 140th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).