Frederick Douglass High vs Melwood Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 5.0 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
Melwood Elementary
Upper Marlboro · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
531 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass High Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Melwood Elementary Upper Marlboro, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #142 of 197 | #677 of 879 |
| National rank | #12236 of 16,910 | #42005 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,183 | 531 |
| Enrollment | 1,183 | 531 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 68.2% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 14.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 15% |
| city | Upper Marlboro | Upper Marlboro |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick Douglass High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (34.8 vs 24.5).
- •Frederick Douglass High does better on math proficiency (22% vs 15%).
- •Frederick Douglass High does better on reading proficiency (45% vs 27%).
- •Frederick Douglass High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.7% vs 68.2%).
- •Melwood Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 19.1).
- •Frederick Douglass High is the larger school with 1,183 students compared with 531.
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 Melwood Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick Douglass High ranks higher (34.8 vs 24.5 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 Melwood Elementary?
About 5.0 km in a straight line, between Upper Marlboro and Upper Marlboro in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass High: 1,183. Melwood Elementary: 531. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass High and Melwood Elementary rank in Maryland?
Frederick Douglass High is 142nd of 197 and Melwood Elementary is 677th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).