Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High vs Frederick Douglass High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 5.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High
Upper Marlboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,291 students
Frederick Douglass High
Upper Marlboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,183 students
| Measure | Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Frederick Douglass High Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #167 of 197 | #142 of 197 |
| National rank | #15039 of 16,910 | #12236 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,291 | 1,183 |
| Enrollment | 2,291 | 1,183 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 44.7% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 19.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 22% |
| city | Upper Marlboro | Upper Marlboro |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick Douglass High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 21.4).
- •Frederick Douglass High does better on math proficiency (22% vs 14%).
- •Frederick Douglass High does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 28%).
- •Frederick Douglass High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 57.9%).
- •Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High does better on students per teacher (18.9 vs 19.1).
- •Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High is the larger school with 2,291 students compared with 1,183.
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 Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High better than Frederick Douglass High?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick Douglass High ranks higher (34.8 vs 21.4 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 Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High and Frederick Douglass High?
About 5.9 km in a straight line, between Upper Marlboro and Upper Marlboro in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High: 2,291. Frederick Douglass High: 1,183. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High and Frederick Douglass High rank in Maryland?
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High is 167th of 197 and Frederick Douglass High is 142nd of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).