Fort Garrison Elementary vs Frederick Douglass High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Fort Garrison Elementary
Baltimore · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
283 students
Frederick Douglass High
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
539 students
| Measure | Fort Garrison Elementary Baltimore, Maryland | Frederick Douglass High Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 88 Top 5% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #9 of 879 | #188 of 197 |
| National rank | #1175 of 50,301 | #15925 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 283 | 539 |
| Enrollment | 283 | 539 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.8% | 86.5% |
| Students per teacher | 12.3 | 11.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 2.5% |
| Math proficiency | 77% | 2.5% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Fort Garrison Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (88.4 vs 16.0).
- •Fort Garrison Elementary does better on math proficiency (77% vs 2.5%).
- •Fort Garrison Elementary does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 2.5%).
- •Fort Garrison Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.8% vs 86.5%).
- •Frederick Douglass High does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.3).
- •Frederick Douglass High is the larger school with 539 students compared with 283.
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 Fort Garrison Elementary better than Frederick Douglass High?
On the Success Index (US), Fort Garrison Elementary ranks higher (88.4 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 Fort Garrison Elementary and Frederick Douglass High?
About 4.0 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Fort Garrison Elementary: 283. Frederick Douglass High: 539. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Fort Garrison Elementary and Frederick Douglass High rank in Maryland?
Fort Garrison Elementary is 9th of 879 and Frederick Douglass High is 188th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).