Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary vs Northwest High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary
Germantown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
673 students
Northwest High
Germantown · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,300 students
| Measure | Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary Germantown, Maryland | Northwest High Germantown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 64 Top 50% | 68 Top 25% |
| State rank | #223 of 879 | #54 of 197 |
| National rank | #15307 of 50,301 | #3945 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 673 | 2,300 |
| Enrollment | 673 | 2,300 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 33.6% | 36.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 60% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 59% |
| city | Germantown | Germantown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northwest High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (67.5 vs 64.2).
- •Northwest High does better on math proficiency (59% vs 54%).
- •Northwest High does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 60%).
- •Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (33.6% vs 36.1%).
- •Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.8).
- •Northwest High is the larger school with 2,300 students compared with 673.
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. Ronald E. McNair Elementary better than Northwest High?
On the Success Index (US), Northwest High ranks higher (67.5 vs 64.2 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 Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary and Northwest High?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Germantown and Germantown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary: 673. Northwest High: 2,300. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary and Northwest High rank in Maryland?
Dr. Ronald E. McNair Elementary is 223rd of 879 and Northwest High is 54th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).