Friendship Valley Elementary vs Westminster High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Friendship Valley Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
518 students
Westminster High
Westminster · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,477 students
| Measure | Friendship Valley Elementary Westminster, Maryland | Westminster High Westminster, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #219 of 879 | #29 of 197 |
| National rank | #15039 of 50,301 | #1894 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 518 | 1,477 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 1,477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 64% |
| city | Westminster | Westminster |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westminster High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 64.6).
- •Westminster High does better on math proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Westminster High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 48%).
- •Westminster High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 30.3%).
- •Friendship Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 16.6).
- •Westminster High is the larger school with 1,477 students compared with 518.
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 Friendship Valley Elementary better than Westminster High?
On the Success Index (US), Westminster High ranks higher (76.3 vs 64.6 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 Friendship Valley Elementary and Westminster High?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Westminster and Westminster in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friendship Valley Elementary: 518. Westminster High: 1,477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friendship Valley Elementary and Westminster High rank in Maryland?
Friendship Valley Elementary is 219th of 879 and Westminster High is 29th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).