Francis Scott Key High vs Taneytown Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 7.4 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
Taneytown Elementary
Taneytown · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
450 students
| Measure | Francis Scott Key High Union Bridge, Maryland | Taneytown Elementary Taneytown, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #72 of 197 | #316 of 879 |
| National rank | #5131 of 16,910 | #22458 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 906 | 450 |
| Enrollment | 906 | 450 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 60% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 47% |
| city | Union Bridge | Taneytown |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Francis Scott Key High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.6 vs 53.9).
- •Francis Scott Key High does better on math proficiency (51% vs 47%).
- •Francis Scott Key High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 47%).
- •Francis Scott Key High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 60%).
- •Taneytown Elementary does better on students per teacher (11.5 vs 16.2).
- •Francis Scott Key High is the larger school with 906 students compared with 450.
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 Taneytown Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Francis Scott Key High ranks higher (62.6 vs 53.9 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 Taneytown Elementary?
About 7.4 km in a straight line, between Union Bridge and Taneytown in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Scott Key High: 906. Taneytown Elementary: 450. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Scott Key High and Taneytown Elementary rank in Maryland?
Francis Scott Key High is 72nd of 197 and Taneytown Elementary is 316th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).