Best middle schools in Frederick (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 5 schools in Frederick, Maryland. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and Maryland.
- 150Gov. Thomas Johnson MiddleFrederick · Public Middle41% Math proficiency · 573 students
- 249Ballenger Creek MiddleFrederick · Public Middle36% Math proficiency · 777 students
- 345West Frederick MiddleFrederick · Public Middle37% Math proficiency · 820 students
- 436Crestwood MiddleFrederick · Public Middle30% Math proficiency · 996 students
- 535Monocacy MiddleFrederick · Public Middle26% Math proficiency · 710 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle Frederick · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 50.0 Top 50% | 41% Math proficiency | 573 |
| 2 | Ballenger Creek Middle Frederick · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 49.2 Lower 50% | 36% Math proficiency | 777 |
| 3 | West Frederick Middle Frederick · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 45.3 Lower 50% | 37% Math proficiency | 820 |
| 4 | Crestwood Middle Frederick · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 36.4 Lower 50% | 30% Math proficiency | 996 |
| 5 | Monocacy Middle Frederick · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 35.2 Lower 50% | 26% Math proficiency | 710 |
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle in Frederick leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Frederick with a Success Index (US) of 50.0. Of the 5 schools shown, 5 are public.
For the full picture see the wider Maryland middle schools rankings, every school on the Frederick page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Frederick?
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle in Frederick, Maryland ranks first among middle schools in Frederick with a Success Index (US) of 50.0 out of 100 (Enrollment: 573).
How are middle schools in Frederick ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.