Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle vs Lake Elkhorn Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Maryland, United States, 55 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle
Frederick · Public middle · Grades 6–8
573 students
Lake Elkhorn Middle
Columbia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
569 students
| Measure | Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle Frederick, Maryland | Lake Elkhorn Middle Columbia, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #95 of 225 | #127 of 225 |
| National rank | #7641 of 15,369 | #9620 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 573 | 569 |
| Enrollment | 573 | 569 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 45.2% | 49% |
| Students per teacher | 15.5 | 12.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 46% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 27% |
| city | Frederick | Columbia |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.0 vs 40.9).
- •Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle does better on math proficiency (41% vs 27%).
- •Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (45.2% vs 49%).
- •Lake Elkhorn Middle does better on students per teacher (12.4 vs 15.5).
- •Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle is the larger school with 573 students compared with 569.
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 Middle better than Lake Elkhorn Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle ranks higher (50.0 vs 40.9 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 Middle and Lake Elkhorn Middle?
About 55 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Columbia in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle: 573. Lake Elkhorn Middle: 569. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle and Lake Elkhorn Middle rank in Maryland?
Gov. Thomas Johnson Middle is 95th of 225 and Lake Elkhorn Middle is 127th of 225 among middle schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).