Friendship Valley Elementary vs Winters Mill High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 3.7 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
Winters Mill High
Westminster · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,156 students
| Measure | Friendship Valley Elementary Westminster, Maryland | Winters Mill High Westminster, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 65 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #219 of 879 | #77 of 197 |
| National rank | #15039 of 50,301 | #5522 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 518 | 1,156 |
| Enrollment | 518 | 1,156 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.3% | 37.1% |
| Students per teacher | 14.0 | 18.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 50% |
| city | Westminster | Westminster |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Friendship Valley Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (64.6 vs 61.2).
- •Friendship Valley Elementary does better on math proficiency (58% vs 50%).
- •Winters Mill High does better on reading proficiency (65% vs 48%).
- •Friendship Valley Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.3% vs 37.1%).
- •Friendship Valley Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.0 vs 18.3).
- •Winters Mill High is the larger school with 1,156 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 Winters Mill High?
On the Success Index (US), Friendship Valley Elementary ranks higher (64.6 vs 61.2 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 Winters Mill High?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Westminster and Westminster in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Friendship Valley Elementary: 518. Winters Mill High: 1,156. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Friendship Valley Elementary and Winters Mill High rank in Maryland?
Friendship Valley Elementary is 219th of 879 and Winters Mill High is 77th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).