Franklin High vs Northern High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 86 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
Northern High
Owings · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,478 students
| Measure | Franklin High Reisterstown, Maryland | Northern High Owings, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #113 of 197 | #32 of 197 |
| National rank | #8818 of 16,910 | #2003 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,481 | 1,478 |
| Enrollment | 1,481 | 1,478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 49% | 20.6% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 18.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 83% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 61% |
| city | Reisterstown | Owings |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northern High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.7 vs 48.3).
- •Northern High does better on math proficiency (61% vs 39%).
- •Northern High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 54%).
- •Northern High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 49%).
- •Franklin High does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 18.7).
- •Franklin High is the larger school with 1,481 students compared with 1,478.
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 Northern High?
On the Success Index (US), Northern High ranks higher (75.7 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 Northern High?
About 86 km in a straight line, between Reisterstown and Owings in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Franklin High: 1,481. Northern High: 1,478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Franklin High and Northern High rank in Maryland?
Franklin High is 113th of 197 and Northern High is 32nd of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).