Franklin High vs Howard High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 25 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Franklin High
Reisterstown · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,481 students
Howard High
Ellicott City · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,493 students
| Measure | Franklin High Reisterstown, Maryland | Howard High Ellicott City, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 80 Top 10% |
| State rank | #113 of 197 | #18 of 197 |
| National rank | #8818 of 16,910 | #1281 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,481 | 1,493 |
| Enrollment | 1,481 | 1,493 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49% | 20.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 77% |
| city | Reisterstown | Ellicott City |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Howard High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.9 vs 48.3).
- •Howard High does better on math proficiency (77% vs 39%).
- •Howard High does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 54%).
- •Howard High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.2% vs 49%).
- •Howard High does better on students per teacher (15.6 vs 16.8).
- •Howard High is the larger school with 1,493 students compared with 1,481.
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 Franklin High better than Howard High?
On the Success Index (US), Howard High ranks higher (79.9 vs 48.3 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 Franklin High and Howard High?
About 25 km in a straight line, between Reisterstown and Ellicott City in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin High: 1,481. Howard High: 1,493. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin High and Howard High rank in Maryland?
Franklin High is 113th of 197 and Howard High is 18th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).