Walt Whitman High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bethesda, Maryland 20817 · Montgomery County Public Schools
#2 of 197 high schools in Maryland
#613 of 16,910 nationally
About Walt Whitman High
Walt Whitman High is a public high located in Bethesda, in the Montgomery County Public Schools school district of Maryland, United States. It caters for Grades 9–12. In 2025 it enrolled 2,056 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 85.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of high schools in United States and 2nd of 197 ranked high schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (28th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 2,056.
There are 16 schools in Bethesda; Walt Whitman High ranks 7th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)86%
- Reading proficiency (30%)91%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)7%
- Students per teacher (15%)17.9
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 Walt Whitman High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 2,056
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 7%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 17.9
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 91%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 86%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Walt Whitman High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Thomas W. Pyle Middle
Bethesda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,259 students · 877 m away
Bannockburn Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students · 1.2 km away
Burning Tree Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
479 students · 1.6 km away
Wood Acres Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
609 students · 1.7 km away
Bradley Hills Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students · 2.2 km away
Bethesda Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
645 students · 2.5 km away
North Bethesda Middle
Bethesda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,224 students · 2.5 km away
Westland Middle
Bethesda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
839 students · 2.8 km away
Wyngate Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
640 students · 3.1 km away
Westbrook Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
468 students · 3.4 km away
Similar schools
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2,045 students
Paint Branch High
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2,038 students
Annapolis High
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2,075 students
Dundalk High
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,087 students
Perry Hall High
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,012 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Walt Whitman High a good school?
Walt Whitman High has a Success Index (US) of 85.4 out of 100 (Top 5% of high schools in United States) and ranks #2 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 Walt Whitman High rank in Maryland?
Walt Whitman High ranks #2 of 197 high schools in Maryland and #613 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walt Whitman High?
Walt Whitman High had 2,056 students in 2025.
Is Walt Whitman High a elementary school or a high school?
Walt Whitman High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Walt Whitman High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Walt Whitman High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.