Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High vs Northwest High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 55 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
Northwest High
Germantown · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,300 students
| Measure | Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Northwest High Germantown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 21 Lower 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #167 of 197 | #54 of 197 |
| National rank | #15039 of 16,910 | #3945 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,291 | 2,300 |
| Enrollment | 2,291 | 2,300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 57.9% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 18.9 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 14% | 59% |
| city | Upper Marlboro | Germantown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 21.4).
- •Northwest High does better on math proficiency (59% vs 14%).
- •Northwest High does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 28%).
- •Northwest High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.1% vs 57.9%).
- •Northwest High does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.9).
- •Northwest High is the larger school with 2,300 students compared with 2,291.
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 Northwest High?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest High ranks higher (67.5 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 Northwest High?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Upper Marlboro and Germantown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High: 2,291. Northwest High: 2,300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High and Northwest High rank in Maryland?
Dr. Henry A. Wise Jr. High is 167th of 197 and Northwest High is 54th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).