Newport Mill Middle vs Wheaton High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Newport Mill Middle
Kensington · Public middle · Grades 6–8
652 students
Wheaton High
Silver Spring · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,794 students
| Measure | Newport Mill Middle Kensington, Maryland | Wheaton High Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 43 Lower 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #121 of 225 | #95 of 197 |
| National rank | #9228 of 15,369 | #7311 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 652 | 2,794 |
| Enrollment | 652 | 2,794 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 53.1% | 56.6% |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 38% | 61% |
| Math proficiency | 34% | 50% |
| city | Kensington | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wheaton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (54.1 vs 42.7).
- •Wheaton High does better on math proficiency (50% vs 34%).
- •Wheaton High does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 38%).
- •Newport Mill Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.1% vs 56.6%).
- •Newport Mill Middle does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 16.2).
- •Wheaton High is the larger school with 2,794 students compared with 652.
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 Newport Mill Middle better than Wheaton High?
On the Success Index (US), Wheaton High ranks higher (54.1 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 Newport Mill Middle and Wheaton High?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Kensington and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Newport Mill Middle: 652. Wheaton High: 2,794. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Newport Mill Middle and Wheaton High rank in Maryland?
Newport Mill Middle is 121st of 225 and Wheaton High is 95th of 197 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).