Linganore High vs Northwood High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 45 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Linganore High
Frederick · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,647 students
Northwood High
Rockville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,654 students
| Measure | Linganore High Frederick, Maryland | Northwood High Rockville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 78 Top 10% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #22 of 197 | #136 of 197 |
| National rank | #1605 of 16,910 | #10664 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,647 | 1,654 |
| Enrollment | 1,647 | 1,654 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.7% | 58.4% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 14.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 77% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 75% | 30% |
| city | Frederick | Rockville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Linganore High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.8 vs 41.2).
- •Linganore High does better on math proficiency (75% vs 30%).
- •Linganore High does better on reading proficiency (77% vs 49%).
- •Linganore High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (16.7% vs 58.4%).
- •Northwood High does better on students per teacher (14.3 vs 19.6).
- •Northwood High is the larger school with 1,654 students compared with 1,647.
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 Linganore High better than Northwood High?
On the Success Index (US), Linganore High ranks higher (77.8 vs 41.2 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 Linganore High and Northwood High?
About 45 km in a straight line, between Frederick and Rockville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Linganore High: 1,647. Northwood High: 1,654. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Linganore High and Northwood High rank in Maryland?
Linganore High is 22nd of 197 and Northwood High is 136th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).