North Bethesda Middle vs Walter Johnson High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.5 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
Walter Johnson High
Bethesda · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,016 students
| Measure | North Bethesda Middle Bethesda, Maryland | Walter Johnson High Bethesda, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 82 Top 10% |
| State rank | #14 of 225 | #10 of 197 |
| National rank | #1417 of 15,369 | #1054 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,224 | 3,016 |
| Enrollment | 1,224 | 3,016 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.9% | 19.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 65% | 78% |
| city | Bethesda | Bethesda |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walter Johnson High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (81.5 vs 80.5).
- •Walter Johnson High does better on math proficiency (78% vs 65%).
- •Walter Johnson High does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 76%).
- •North Bethesda Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.9% vs 19.8%).
- •North Bethesda Middle does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.2).
- •Walter Johnson High is the larger school with 3,016 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 Walter Johnson High?
On the Success Index (US), Walter Johnson High ranks higher (81.5 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 Walter Johnson High?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Bethesda and Bethesda in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
North Bethesda Middle: 1,224. Walter Johnson High: 3,016. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do North Bethesda Middle and Walter Johnson High rank in Maryland?
North Bethesda Middle is 14th of 225 and Walter Johnson High is 10th of 197 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).