Gov. Thomas Johnson High vs Parkway Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 2.5 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
Parkway Elementary
Frederick · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
263 students
| Measure | Gov. Thomas Johnson High Frederick, Maryland | Parkway Elementary Frederick, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 62 Top 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 197 | #251 of 879 |
| National rank | #7588 of 16,910 | #16593 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 2,066 | 263 |
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 263 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 44.9% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 57% |
| city | Frederick | Frederick |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Parkway Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.3 vs 53.0).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 48%).
- •Gov. Thomas Johnson High does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 57%).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (44.9% vs 58.4%).
- •Parkway Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.5 vs 17.4).
- •Gov. Thomas Johnson High is the larger school with 2,066 students compared with 263.
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 Parkway Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Parkway Elementary ranks higher (62.3 vs 53.0 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 Gov. Thomas Johnson High and Parkway Elementary?
About 2.5 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Frederick in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gov. Thomas Johnson High: 2,066. Parkway Elementary: 263. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gov. Thomas Johnson High and Parkway Elementary rank in Maryland?
Gov. Thomas Johnson High is 102nd of 197 and Parkway Elementary is 251st of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).