Francis Scott Key High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Union Bridge, Maryland 21791 · Carroll County Public Schools
#72 of 197 high schools in Maryland
#5131 of 16,910 nationally
About Francis Scott Key High
Francis Scott Key High is a public high located in Union Bridge, in the Carroll County Public Schools school district of Maryland, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 906 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 62.6 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of high schools in United States and 72nd of 197 ranked high schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (70th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (40th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 906.
There are 2 schools in Union Bridge; Francis Scott Key High ranks 1st of 2 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)51%
- Reading proficiency (30%)67%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)41.3%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Francis Scott Key High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 906
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 41.3%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Francis Scott Key High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Elmer A. Wolfe Elementary
Union Bridge · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
502 students · 4.1 km away
Runnymede Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
625 students · 4.8 km away
Northwest Middle
Taneytown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students · 7.2 km away
Taneytown Elementary
Taneytown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students · 7.4 km away
Westminster Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students · 9.4 km away
Westminster West Middle
Westminster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
923 students · 12 km away
William Winchester Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
587 students · 12 km away
Friendship Valley Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
518 students · 12 km away
Westminster East Middle
Westminster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
796 students · 12 km away
Westminster High
Westminster · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,477 students · 13 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Maryland with a comparable Enrollment.
Pikesville High
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
908 students
Brunswick High
Brunswick · Public high · Grades 9–12
910 students
Friendly High
Fort Washington · Public high · Grades 9–12
894 students
Patuxent High
Lusby · Public high · Grades 9–12
928 students
Joppatowne High
Joppa · Public high · Grades 9–12
882 students
South Carroll High
Sykesville · Public high · Grades 9–12
933 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Francis Scott Key High a good school?
Francis Scott Key High has a Success Index (US) of 62.6 out of 100 (Top 50% of high schools in United States) and ranks #72 of 197 in Maryland. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Francis Scott Key High rank in Maryland?
Francis Scott Key High ranks #72 of 197 high schools in Maryland and #5131 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Francis Scott Key High?
Francis Scott Key High had 906 students in 2025.
Is Francis Scott Key High a elementary school or a high school?
Francis Scott Key High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Francis Scott Key High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Francis Scott Key High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.