Denton Elementary School vs Windy Hill Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 67 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Denton Elementary School
Denton · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
596 students
Windy Hill Elementary
Owings · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
598 students
| Measure | Denton Elementary School Denton, Maryland | Windy Hill Elementary Owings, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #364 of 879 | #117 of 879 |
| National rank | #25156 of 50,301 | #8614 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 596 | 598 |
| Enrollment | 596 | 598 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 30.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.9 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 50% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 65% |
| city | Denton | Owings |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Windy Hill Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 50.0).
- •Windy Hill Elementary does better on math proficiency (65% vs 38%).
- •Windy Hill Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 50%).
- •Windy Hill Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 62.4%).
- •Denton Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.9 vs 14.6).
- •Windy Hill Elementary is the larger school with 598 students compared with 596.
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 Denton Elementary School better than Windy Hill Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Windy Hill Elementary ranks higher (74.0 vs 50.0 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 Denton Elementary School and Windy Hill Elementary?
About 67 km in a straight line, between Denton and Owings in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Denton Elementary School: 596. Windy Hill Elementary: 598. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Denton Elementary School and Windy Hill Elementary rank in Maryland?
Denton Elementary School is 364th of 879 and Windy Hill Elementary is 117th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).