Walter Johnson High
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Bethesda, Maryland 20814 · Montgomery County Public Schools
#10 of 197 high schools in Maryland
#1054 of 16,910 nationally
About Walter Johnson High
Walter Johnson 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 3,016 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 81.5 out of 100, placing it in the top 10% of high schools in United States and 10th of 197 ranked high schools in Maryland. Its strongest component is reading proficiency (92th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (26th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 3,016.
There are 16 schools in Bethesda; Walter Johnson High ranks 11th of 16 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against high schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)78%
- Reading proficiency (30%)87%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)19.8%
- Students per teacher (15%)18.2
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 Walter Johnson High by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 3,016
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 19.8%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 18.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 87%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 78%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Walter Johnson High
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Ashburton Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
871 students · 741 m away
Northwood High
Rockville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,654 students · 1.5 km away
Tilden Middle
Rockville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,112 students · 1.8 km away
Wyngate Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
640 students · 1.8 km away
Luxmanor Elementary
Rockville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
684 students · 2.1 km away
North Bethesda Middle
Bethesda · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,224 students · 2.5 km away
Farmland Elementary
Rockville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
847 students · 2.7 km away
Garrett Park Elementary
Kensington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
724 students · 3.0 km away
Kensington Parkwood Elementary
Kensington · Public elementary · Grades K–5
535 students · 3.1 km away
Bradley Hills Elementary
Bethesda · Public elementary · Grades K–5
474 students · 3.1 km away
Similar schools
Public high schools in Maryland with a comparable Enrollment.
High Point High
Beltsville · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,012 students
Wheaton High
Silver Spring · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,794 students
Montgomery Blair High
Silver Spring · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,266 students
Charles Herbert Flowers High
Springdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,712 students
Parkdale High
Riverdale · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,588 students
Bowie High
Bowie · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,580 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Walter Johnson High a good school?
Walter Johnson High has a Success Index (US) of 81.5 out of 100 (Top 10% of high schools in United States) and ranks #10 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 Walter Johnson High rank in Maryland?
Walter Johnson High ranks #10 of 197 high schools in Maryland and #1054 of 16,910 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Walter Johnson High?
Walter Johnson High had 3,016 students in 2025.
Is Walter Johnson High a elementary school or a high school?
Walter Johnson High is classified as a high covering Grades 9–12. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Walter Johnson High?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Walter Johnson High; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.