Gaithersburg High vs Washington Grove Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gaithersburg High
Gaithersburg · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,441 students
Washington Grove Elementary
Gaithersburg · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
480 students
| Measure | Gaithersburg High Gaithersburg, Maryland | Washington Grove Elementary Gaithersburg, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 49 Lower 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #111 of 197 | #470 of 879 |
| National rank | #8595 of 16,910 | #30906 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,441 | 480 |
| Enrollment | 2,441 | 480 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 55.7% | 52.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.9 | 10.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 32% |
| city | Gaithersburg | Gaithersburg |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gaithersburg High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.2 vs 41.6).
- •Gaithersburg High does better on math proficiency (33% vs 32%).
- •Gaithersburg High does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 32%).
- •Washington Grove Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.7% vs 55.7%).
- •Washington Grove Elementary does better on students per teacher (10.4 vs 13.9).
- •Gaithersburg High is the larger school with 2,441 students compared with 480.
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 Gaithersburg High better than Washington Grove Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Gaithersburg High ranks higher (49.2 vs 41.6 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 Gaithersburg High and Washington Grove Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Gaithersburg and Gaithersburg in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gaithersburg High: 2,441. Washington Grove Elementary: 480. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gaithersburg High and Washington Grove Elementary rank in Maryland?
Gaithersburg High is 111th of 197 and Washington Grove Elementary is 470th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).