Francis Scott Key High vs Northwest Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis Scott Key High
Union Bridge · Public high · Grades 9–12
906 students
Northwest Middle
Taneytown · Public middle · Grades 6–8
655 students
| Measure | Francis Scott Key High Union Bridge, Maryland | Northwest Middle Taneytown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #72 of 197 | #73 of 225 |
| National rank | #5131 of 16,910 | #5594 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 906 | 655 |
| Enrollment | 906 | 655 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 13.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 42% |
| city | Union Bridge | Taneytown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis Scott Key High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 59.5).
- •Francis Scott Key High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 42%).
- •Francis Scott Key High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 57%).
- •Francis Scott Key High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 44.4%).
- •Northwest Middle does better on students per teacher (13.9 vs 16.2).
- •Francis Scott Key High is the larger school with 906 students compared with 655.
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 Francis Scott Key High better than Northwest Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Francis Scott Key High ranks higher (62.6 vs 59.5 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 Francis Scott Key High and Northwest Middle?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Union Bridge and Taneytown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Scott Key High: 906. Northwest Middle: 655. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Scott Key High and Northwest Middle rank in Maryland?
Francis Scott Key High is 72nd of 197 and Northwest Middle is 73rd of 225 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).