Frederick Douglass High vs Wellwood International School
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
Wellwood International School
Pikesville · Public elementary · Grades PK–7
316 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass High Baltimore, Maryland | Wellwood International School Pikesville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 16 Lower 50% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #188 of 197 | #533 of 879 |
| National rank | #15925 of 16,910 | #34661 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–7 |
| Students | 539 | 316 |
| Enrollment | 539 | 316 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.5% | 60.4% |
| Students per teacher | 11.7 | 12.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 2.5% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 30% |
| city | Baltimore | Pikesville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Wellwood International School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (36.0 vs 16.0).
- •Wellwood International School does better on math proficiency (30% vs 2.5%).
- •Wellwood International School does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 2.5%).
- •Wellwood International School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (60.4% vs 86.5%).
- •Frederick Douglass High does better on students per teacher (11.7 vs 12.6).
- •Frederick Douglass High is the larger school with 539 students compared with 316.
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 Wellwood International School?
On the Success Index (US), Wellwood International School ranks higher (36.0 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 Wellwood International School?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Baltimore and Pikesville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass High: 539. Wellwood International School: 316. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass High and Wellwood International School rank in Maryland?
Frederick Douglass High is 188th of 197 and Wellwood International School is 533rd of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).