Gov. Thomas Johnson High vs Walkersville High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 6.0 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
Walkersville High
Walkersville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,181 students
| Measure | Gov. Thomas Johnson High Frederick, Maryland | Walkersville High Walkersville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 53 Top 50% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #102 of 197 | #62 of 197 |
| National rank | #7588 of 16,910 | #4527 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 2,066 | 1,181 |
| Enrollment | 2,066 | 1,181 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 58.4% | 38.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 19.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 66% |
| city | Frederick | Walkersville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Walkersville High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.1 vs 53.0).
- •Walkersville High does better on math proficiency (66% vs 48%).
- •Walkersville High does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 63%).
- •Walkersville High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.8% vs 58.4%).
- •Gov. Thomas Johnson High does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.7).
- •Gov. Thomas Johnson High is the larger school with 2,066 students compared with 1,181.
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 Walkersville High?
On the Success Index (US), Walkersville High ranks higher (65.1 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 Walkersville High?
About 6.0 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Walkersville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gov. Thomas Johnson High: 2,066. Walkersville High: 1,181. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gov. Thomas Johnson High and Walkersville High rank in Maryland?
Gov. Thomas Johnson High is 102nd of 197 and Walkersville High is 62nd of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).