Frederick High vs Hillcrest Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Frederick High
Frederick · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,821 students
Hillcrest Elementary
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
581 students
| Measure | Frederick High Frederick, Maryland | Hillcrest Elementary Frederick, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #110 of 197 | #664 of 879 |
| National rank | #8569 of 16,910 | #41387 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,821 | 581 |
| Enrollment | 1,821 | 581 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 59.5% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 29% |
| Math proficiency | 45% | 21% |
| city | Frederick | Frederick |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Frederick High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 25.5).
- •Frederick High does better on math proficiency (45% vs 21%).
- •Frederick High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 29%).
- •Frederick High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.5% vs 91%).
- •Hillcrest Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 17.2).
- •Frederick High is the larger school with 1,821 students compared with 581.
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 High better than Hillcrest Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Frederick High ranks higher (49.3 vs 25.5 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 High and Hillcrest Elementary?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Frederick in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Frederick High: 1,821. Hillcrest Elementary: 581. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Frederick High and Hillcrest Elementary rank in Maryland?
Frederick High is 110th of 197 and Hillcrest Elementary is 664th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).