Gov. Thomas Johnson High vs Monocacy Valley Montessori
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gov. Thomas Johnson High
Frederick · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,066 students
Monocacy Valley Montessori
Frederick · Charter other · Grades PK–10
386 students
| Measure | Gov. Thomas Johnson High Frederick, Maryland | Monocacy Valley Montessori Frederick, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #102 of 197 | – |
| National rank | #7588 of 16,910 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Other |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–10 |
| Students | 2,066 | 386 |
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 386 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 29.3% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 17.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 52% |
| city | Frederick | Frederick |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Monocacy Valley Montessori does better on math proficiency (52% vs 48%).
- •Monocacy Valley Montessori does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 63%).
- •Monocacy Valley Montessori does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.3% vs 58.4%).
- •Gov. Thomas Johnson High does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 17.5).
- •Gov. Thomas Johnson High is the larger school with 2,066 students compared with 386.
- •Gov. Thomas Johnson High is a public school while Monocacy Valley Montessori is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Gov. Thomas Johnson High better than Monocacy Valley Montessori?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Gov. Thomas Johnson High and Monocacy Valley Montessori?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Frederick in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gov. Thomas Johnson High: 2,066. Monocacy Valley Montessori: 386. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gov. Thomas Johnson High and Monocacy Valley Montessori rank in Maryland?
Gov. Thomas Johnson High is 102nd of 197 and Monocacy Valley Montessori is unranked among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).