Frederick Douglass High vs Walkersville High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 92 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
Walkersville High
Walkersville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,181 students
| Measure | Frederick Douglass High Upper Marlboro, Maryland | Walkersville High Walkersville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 35 Lower 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #142 of 197 | #62 of 197 |
| National rank | #12236 of 16,910 | #4527 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,183 | 1,181 |
| Enrollment | 1,183 | 1,181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 44.7% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 45% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 22% | 66% |
| city | Upper Marlboro | Walkersville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walkersville High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 34.8).
- •Walkersville High does better on math proficiency (66% vs 22%).
- •Walkersville High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 45%).
- •Walkersville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 44.7%).
- •Frederick Douglass High does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 19.7).
- •Frederick Douglass High is the larger school with 1,183 students compared with 1,181.
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 Walkersville High?
On the Success Index (US), Walkersville High ranks higher (65.1 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 Walkersville High?
About 92 km in a straight line, between Upper Marlboro and Walkersville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick Douglass High: 1,183. Walkersville High: 1,181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick Douglass High and Walkersville High rank in Maryland?
Frederick Douglass High is 142nd of 197 and Walkersville High is 62nd of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).