Montgomery Blair High vs Oak View Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Montgomery Blair High
Silver Spring · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,266 students
Oak View Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades 3–5
423 students
| Measure | Montgomery Blair High Silver Spring, Maryland | Oak View Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #67 of 197 | #411 of 879 |
| National rank | #4963 of 16,910 | #27983 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 3–5 |
| Students | 3,266 | 423 |
| Enrollment | 3,266 | 423 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 49.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 13.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 38% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montgomery Blair High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 45.9).
- •Montgomery Blair High does better on math proficiency (58% vs 38%).
- •Montgomery Blair High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 39%).
- •Montgomery Blair High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 49.4%).
- •Oak View Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.2 vs 16.5).
- •Montgomery Blair High is the larger school with 3,266 students compared with 423.
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 Montgomery Blair High better than Oak View Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Montgomery Blair High ranks higher (63.3 vs 45.9 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 Montgomery Blair High and Oak View Elementary?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montgomery Blair High: 3,266. Oak View Elementary: 423. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montgomery Blair High and Oak View Elementary rank in Maryland?
Montgomery Blair High is 67th of 197 and Oak View Elementary is 411th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).