Frederick Douglass High vs Pikesville Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two 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 Middle
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
943 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass High Baltimore, Maryland | Pikesville Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #188 of 197 | #173 of 225 |
| National rank | #15925 of 16,910 | #12267 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 539 | 943 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 943 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 57.6% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 15.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 20% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Pikesville Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (28.2 vs 16.0).
- •Pikesville Middle does better on math proficiency (20% vs 2.5%).
- •Pikesville Middle does better on reading proficiency (33% vs 2.5%).
- •Pikesville Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.6% vs 86.5%).
- •Frederick Douglass High does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 15.7).
- •Pikesville Middle is the larger school with 943 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 Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Pikesville Middle ranks higher (28.2 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 Middle?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass High: 539. Pikesville Middle: 943. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass High and Pikesville Middle rank in Maryland?
Frederick Douglass High is 188th of 197 and Pikesville Middle is 173rd of 225 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).