Damascus High vs Woodfield Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Damascus High
Damascus · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,390 students
Woodfield Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
314 students
| Measure | Damascus High Damascus, Maryland | Woodfield Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 81 Top 10% |
| State rank | #33 of 197 | #52 of 879 |
| National rank | #2035 of 16,910 | #4640 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,390 | 314 |
| Enrollment | 1,390 | 314 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.6% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 10.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 74% | 77% |
| Math proficiency | 74% | 57% |
| city | Damascus | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodfield Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 75.5).
- •Damascus High does better on math proficiency (74% vs 57%).
- •Woodfield Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 74%).
- •Damascus High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.6% vs 32.2%).
- •Woodfield Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.8 vs 16.2).
- •Damascus High is the larger school with 1,390 students compared with 314.
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 Damascus High better than Woodfield Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Woodfield Elementary ranks higher (80.7 vs 75.5 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 Damascus High and Woodfield Elementary?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Damascus and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Damascus High: 1,390. Woodfield Elementary: 314. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Damascus High and Woodfield Elementary rank in Maryland?
Damascus High is 33rd of 197 and Woodfield Elementary is 52nd of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).