High Bridge Elementary vs Rockledge Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
High Bridge Elementary
Bowie · Public elementary · Grades K–5
394 students
Rockledge Elementary
Bowie · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
319 students
| Measure | High Bridge Elementary Bowie, Maryland | Rockledge Elementary Bowie, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 24 Lower 50% | 27 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #685 of 879 | #638 of 879 |
| National rank | #42429 of 50,301 | #40407 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 394 | 319 |
| Enrollment | 394 | 319 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.4% | 62.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.4 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 22% |
| city | Bowie | Bowie |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Rockledge Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.0 vs 23.8).
- •High Bridge Elementary does better on math proficiency (31% vs 22%).
- •High Bridge Elementary does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 27%).
- •Rockledge Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.4% vs 92.4%).
- •Rockledge Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.4).
- •High Bridge Elementary is the larger school with 394 students compared with 319.
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 High Bridge Elementary better than Rockledge Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Rockledge Elementary ranks higher (27.0 vs 23.8 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 High Bridge Elementary and Rockledge Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bowie and Bowie in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
High Bridge Elementary: 394. Rockledge Elementary: 319. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do High Bridge Elementary and Rockledge Elementary rank in Maryland?
High Bridge Elementary is 685th of 879 and Rockledge Elementary is 638th of 879 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).