Francis Scott Key High vs Westminster Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 9.4 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
Westminster Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
564 students
| Measure | Francis Scott Key High Union Bridge, Maryland | Westminster Elementary Westminster, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 64 Top 50% |
| State rank | #72 of 197 | #228 of 879 |
| National rank | #5131 of 16,910 | #15496 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 906 | 564 |
| Enrollment | 906 | 564 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 41.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 59% |
| city | Union Bridge | Westminster |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westminster Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.0 vs 62.6).
- •Westminster Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •Francis Scott Key High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 53%).
- •Francis Scott Key High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.3% vs 41.5%).
- •Westminster Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 16.2).
- •Francis Scott Key High is the larger school with 906 students compared with 564.
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 Westminster Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Westminster Elementary ranks higher (64.0 vs 62.6 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 Westminster Elementary?
About 9.4 km in a straight line, between Union Bridge and Westminster in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Scott Key High: 906. Westminster Elementary: 564. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Scott Key High and Westminster Elementary rank in Maryland?
Francis Scott Key High is 72nd of 197 and Westminster Elementary is 228th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).