Colonel Richardson High School vs Frederick Douglass High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 102 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Colonel Richardson High School
Federalsburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
528 students
Frederick Douglass High
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
539 students
| Measure | Colonel Richardson High School Federalsburg, Maryland | Frederick Douglass High Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #107 of 197 | #188 of 197 |
| National rank | #8279 of 16,910 | #15925 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 528 | 539 |
| Enrollment | 528 | 539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 65.9% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 13.2 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 2.5% |
| city | Federalsburg | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Colonel Richardson High School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 16.0).
- •Colonel Richardson High School does better on math proficiency (42% vs 2.5%).
- •Colonel Richardson High School does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 2.5%).
- •Colonel Richardson High School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (65.9% vs 86.5%).
- •Frederick Douglass High does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 13.2).
- •Frederick Douglass High is the larger school with 539 students compared with 528.
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 Colonel Richardson High School better than Frederick Douglass High?
On the Success Index (US), Colonel Richardson High School ranks higher (50.4 vs 16.0 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 Colonel Richardson High School and Frederick Douglass High?
About 102 km in a straight line, between Federalsburg and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Colonel Richardson High School: 528. Frederick Douglass High: 539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Colonel Richardson High School and Frederick Douglass High rank in Maryland?
Colonel Richardson High School is 107th of 197 and Frederick Douglass High is 188th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).