Francis Scott Key High vs Westminster High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 13 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 High
Westminster · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,477 students
| Measure | Francis Scott Key High Union Bridge, Maryland | Westminster High Westminster, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #72 of 197 | #29 of 197 |
| National rank | #5131 of 16,910 | #1894 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 906 | 1,477 |
| Enrollment | 906 | 1,477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.3% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 16.2 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 64% |
| city | Union Bridge | Westminster |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westminster High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 62.6).
- •Westminster High does better on math proficiency (64% vs 51%).
- •Westminster High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 67%).
- •Westminster High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 41.3%).
- •Francis Scott Key High does better on students per teacher (16.2 vs 16.6).
- •Westminster High is the larger school with 1,477 students compared with 906.
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 High?
On the Success Index (US), Westminster High ranks higher (76.3 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 High?
About 13 km in a straight line, between Union Bridge and Westminster in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Scott Key High: 906. Westminster High: 1,477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Scott Key High and Westminster High rank in Maryland?
Francis Scott Key High is 72nd of 197 and Westminster High is 29th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).