North Bethesda Middle vs Thomas W. Pyle Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
North Bethesda Middle
Bethesda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,224 students
Thomas W. Pyle Middle
Bethesda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,259 students
| Measure | North Bethesda Middle Bethesda, Maryland | Thomas W. Pyle Middle Bethesda, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #14 of 225 | #3 of 225 |
| National rank | #1417 of 15,369 | #553 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,224 | 1,259 |
| Enrollment | 1,224 | 1,259 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.9% | 6.4% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 17.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 82% |
| city | Bethesda | Bethesda |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas W. Pyle Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (87.0 vs 80.5).
- •Thomas W. Pyle Middle does better on math proficiency (82% vs 65%).
- •Thomas W. Pyle Middle does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 76%).
- •Thomas W. Pyle Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (6.4% vs 15.9%).
- •Thomas W. Pyle Middle does better on students per teacher (17.0 vs 17.2).
- •Thomas W. Pyle Middle is the larger school with 1,259 students compared with 1,224.
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 North Bethesda Middle better than Thomas W. Pyle Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas W. Pyle Middle ranks higher (87.0 vs 80.5 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 North Bethesda Middle and Thomas W. Pyle Middle?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Bethesda and Bethesda in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Bethesda Middle: 1,224. Thomas W. Pyle Middle: 1,259. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Bethesda Middle and Thomas W. Pyle Middle rank in Maryland?
North Bethesda Middle is 14th of 225 and Thomas W. Pyle Middle is 3rd of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).