Highland Elementary vs Newport Mill Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Highland Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
509 students
Newport Mill Middle
Kensington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
652 students
| Measure | Highland Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland | Newport Mill Middle Kensington, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 43 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #358 of 879 | #121 of 225 |
| National rank | #24527 of 50,301 | #9228 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 509 | 652 |
| Enrollment | 509 | 652 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.9% | 53.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.4 | 13.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 38% |
| Math proficiency | 43% | 34% |
| city | Silver Spring | Kensington |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Highland Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.9 vs 42.7).
- •Highland Elementary does better on math proficiency (43% vs 34%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 38%).
- •Newport Mill Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 59.9%).
- •Highland Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 13.0).
- •Newport Mill Middle is the larger school with 652 students compared with 509.
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 Highland Elementary better than Newport Mill Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Highland Elementary ranks higher (50.9 vs 42.7 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 Highland Elementary and Newport Mill Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Kensington in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Highland Elementary: 509. Newport Mill Middle: 652. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Highland Elementary and Newport Mill Middle rank in Maryland?
Highland Elementary is 358th of 879 and Newport Mill Middle is 121st of 225 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).