J. Frank Dent Elementary vs Potomac High
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.
J. Frank Dent Elementary
Fort Washington · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
243 students
Potomac High
Oxon Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,347 students
| Measure | J. Frank Dent Elementary Fort Washington, Maryland | Potomac High Oxon Hill, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 14 Lower 50% | 16 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #841 of 879 | #186 of 197 |
| National rank | #47914 of 50,301 | #15896 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 243 | 1,347 |
| Enrollment | 243 | 1,347 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 92.2% | 94.1% |
| Students per teacher | 13.5 | 15.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 17% | 32% |
| Math proficiency | 2.5% | 7% |
| city | Fort Washington | Oxon Hill |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Potomac High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (16.2 vs 14.4).
- •Potomac High does better on math proficiency (7% vs 2.5%).
- •Potomac High does better on reading proficiency (32% vs 17%).
- •J. Frank Dent Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (92.2% vs 94.1%).
- •J. Frank Dent Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.5 vs 15.5).
- •Potomac High is the larger school with 1,347 students compared with 243.
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 J. Frank Dent Elementary better than Potomac High?
On the Success Index (US), Potomac High ranks higher (16.2 vs 14.4 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 J. Frank Dent Elementary and Potomac High?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Fort Washington and Oxon Hill in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
J. Frank Dent Elementary: 243. Potomac High: 1,347. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do J. Frank Dent Elementary and Potomac High rank in Maryland?
J. Frank Dent Elementary is 841st of 879 and Potomac High is 186th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).