Ballenger Creek Elementary vs Tuscarora High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ballenger Creek Elementary
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
715 students
Tuscarora High
Frederick · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,735 students
| Measure | Ballenger Creek Elementary Frederick, Maryland | Tuscarora High Frederick, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #354 of 879 | #71 of 197 |
| National rank | #24309 of 50,301 | #5082 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 715 | 1,735 |
| Enrollment | 715 | 1,735 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.5% | 48.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.8 | 19.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 47% | 59% |
| city | Frederick | Frederick |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tuscarora High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 51.2).
- •Tuscarora High does better on math proficiency (59% vs 47%).
- •Tuscarora High does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 47%).
- •Tuscarora High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.7% vs 57.5%).
- •Ballenger Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.8 vs 19.5).
- •Tuscarora High is the larger school with 1,735 students compared with 715.
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 Ballenger Creek Elementary better than Tuscarora High?
On the Success Index (US), Tuscarora High ranks higher (62.9 vs 51.2 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 Ballenger Creek Elementary and Tuscarora High?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Frederick in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ballenger Creek Elementary: 715. Tuscarora High: 1,735. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ballenger Creek Elementary and Tuscarora High rank in Maryland?
Ballenger Creek Elementary is 354th of 879 and Tuscarora High is 71st of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).