Francis Scott Key Middle vs Montgomery Blair High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Francis Scott Key Middle
Silver Spring · Public middle · Grades 6–8
950 students
Montgomery Blair High
Silver Spring · Public high · Grades 9–12
3,266 students
| Measure | Francis Scott Key Middle Silver Spring, Maryland | Montgomery Blair High Silver Spring, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 29 Lower 50% | 63 Top 50% |
| State rank | #165 of 225 | #67 of 197 |
| National rank | #12034 of 15,369 | #4963 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 950 | 3,266 |
| Enrollment | 950 | 3,266 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 43.6% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 15% | 58% |
| city | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Montgomery Blair High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (63.3 vs 29.4).
- •Montgomery Blair High does better on math proficiency (58% vs 15%).
- •Montgomery Blair High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 37%).
- •Montgomery Blair High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.6% vs 63.3%).
- •Francis Scott Key Middle does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.5).
- •Montgomery Blair High is the larger school with 3,266 students compared with 950.
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 Middle better than Montgomery Blair High?
On the Success Index (US), Montgomery Blair High ranks higher (63.3 vs 29.4 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 Middle and Montgomery Blair High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Silver Spring and Silver Spring in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Francis Scott Key Middle: 950. Montgomery Blair High: 3,266. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Francis Scott Key Middle and Montgomery Blair High rank in Maryland?
Francis Scott Key Middle is 165th of 225 and Montgomery Blair High is 67th of 197 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).