Stedwick Elementary vs Watkins Mill High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Stedwick Elementary
Montgomery Village · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
492 students
Watkins Mill High
Gaithersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,577 students
| Measure | Stedwick Elementary Montgomery Village, Maryland | Watkins Mill High Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 31 Lower 50% | 33 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #588 of 879 | #148 of 197 |
| National rank | #38050 of 50,301 | #12594 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 492 | 1,577 |
| Enrollment | 492 | 1,577 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.6% | 51.7% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 13.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 24% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 22% |
| city | Montgomery Village | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Watkins Mill High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (33.3 vs 30.8).
- •Watkins Mill High does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 24%).
- •Watkins Mill High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.7% vs 59.6%).
- •Stedwick Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 13.8).
- •Watkins Mill High is the larger school with 1,577 students compared with 492.
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 Stedwick Elementary better than Watkins Mill High?
On the Success Index (US), Watkins Mill High ranks higher (33.3 vs 30.8 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 Stedwick Elementary and Watkins Mill High?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Montgomery Village and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Stedwick Elementary: 492. Watkins Mill High: 1,577. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Stedwick Elementary and Watkins Mill High rank in Maryland?
Stedwick Elementary is 588th of 879 and Watkins Mill High is 148th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).