Frederick Douglass High vs Sudbrook Magnet Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 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
Sudbrook Magnet Middle
Baltimore · Public middle · Grades 6–8
821 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass High Baltimore, Maryland | Sudbrook Magnet Middle Baltimore, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 46 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #188 of 197 | #114 of 225 |
| National rank | #15925 of 16,910 | #8616 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 539 | 821 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 821 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 43.7% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 14.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 51% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 22% |
| city | Baltimore | Baltimore |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sudbrook Magnet Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (45.5 vs 16.0).
- •Sudbrook Magnet Middle does better on math proficiency (22% vs 2.5%).
- •Sudbrook Magnet Middle does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 2.5%).
- •Sudbrook Magnet Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.7% vs 86.5%).
- •Frederick Douglass High does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 14.4).
- •Sudbrook Magnet Middle is the larger school with 821 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 Sudbrook Magnet Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Sudbrook Magnet Middle ranks higher (45.5 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 Sudbrook Magnet Middle?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Baltimore in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass High: 539. Sudbrook Magnet Middle: 821. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass High and Sudbrook Magnet Middle rank in Maryland?
Frederick Douglass High is 188th of 197 and Sudbrook Magnet Middle is 114th of 225 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).