Frederick Douglass High vs Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick Douglass High
Upper Marlboro · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,183 students
Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter
Upper Marlboro · Charter elementary · Grades K–1
140 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass High Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #142 of 197 | #300 of 879 |
| National rank | #12236 of 16,910 | #20515 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades K–1 |
| Students | 1,183 | 140 |
| Enrollment | 1,183 | 140 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 52.9% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | – |
| Math proficiency | 22% | – |
| city | Upper Marlboro | Upper Marlboro |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (56.6 vs 34.8).
- •Frederick Douglass High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 52.9%).
- •Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 19.1).
- •Frederick Douglass High is the larger school with 1,183 students compared with 140.
- •Frederick Douglass High is a public school while Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter ranks higher (56.6 vs 34.8 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 Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter?
About 4.4 km in a straight line, between Upper Marlboro and Upper Marlboro in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass High: 1,183. Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter: 140. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass High and Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter rank in Maryland?
Frederick Douglass High is 142nd of 197 and Friendship Aspire Bowie Charter is 300th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).