Montgomery Blair High vs Roscoe R Nix Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 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
Roscoe R Nix Elementary
Silver Spring · Public elementary · Grades PK–2
437 students
| Measure | Montgomery Blair High Silver Spring, Maryland | Roscoe R Nix Elementary Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #67 of 197 | #230 of 879 |
| National rank | #4963 of 16,910 | #15549 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–2 |
| Students | 3,266 | 437 |
| Enrollment | 3,266 | 437 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 43.6% | 62.9% |
| Students per teacher | 16.5 | 10.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 65% | – |
| Math proficiency | 58% | – |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (63.3 vs 63.9).
- •Montgomery Blair High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 62.9%).
- •Roscoe R Nix Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.2 vs 16.5).
- •Montgomery Blair High is the larger school with 3,266 students compared with 437.
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 Roscoe R Nix Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Montgomery Blair High and Roscoe R Nix Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Montgomery Blair High: 3,266. Roscoe R Nix Elementary: 437. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Montgomery Blair High and Roscoe R Nix Elementary rank in Maryland?
Montgomery Blair High is 67th of 197 and Roscoe R Nix Elementary is 230th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).