Frederick Douglass High vs Pikesville High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Douglass High
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
539 students
Pikesville High
Baltimore · Public high · Grades 9–12
908 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass High Baltimore, Maryland | Pikesville High Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #188 of 197 | #104 of 197 |
| National rank | #15925 of 16,910 | #7885 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 539 | 908 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 908 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 16.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 37% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pikesville High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.9 vs 16.0).
- •Pikesville High does better on math proficiency (37% vs 2.5%).
- •Pikesville High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 2.5%).
- •Pikesville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 86.5%).
- •Frederick Douglass High does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 16.2).
- •Pikesville High is the larger school with 908 students compared with 539.
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 Frederick Douglass High better than Pikesville High?
On the Success Index (US), Pikesville High ranks higher (51.9 vs 16.0 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 Frederick Douglass High and Pikesville High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass High: 539. Pikesville High: 908. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass High and Pikesville High rank in Maryland?
Frederick Douglass High is 188th of 197 and Pikesville High is 104th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).