Northern High vs Westminster High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 100 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Northern High
Owings · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,478 students
Westminster High
Westminster · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,477 students
| Measure | Northern High Owings, Maryland | Westminster High Westminster, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 76 Top 25% |
| State rank | #32 of 197 | #29 of 197 |
| National rank | #2003 of 16,910 | #1894 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,478 | 1,477 |
| Enrollment | 1,478 | 1,477 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 20.6% | 25% |
| Students per teacher | 18.7 | 16.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 83% | 79% |
| Math proficiency | 61% | 64% |
| city | Owings | Westminster |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (75.7 vs 76.3).
- •Westminster High does better on math proficiency (64% vs 61%).
- •Northern High does better on reading proficiency (83% vs 79%).
- •Northern High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (20.6% vs 25%).
- •Westminster High does better on students per teacher (16.6 vs 18.7).
- •Northern High is the larger school with 1,478 students compared with 1,477.
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 Northern High better than Westminster High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Northern High and Westminster High?
About 100 km in a straight line, between Owings and Westminster in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Northern High: 1,478. Westminster High: 1,477. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Northern High and Westminster High rank in Maryland?
Northern High is 32nd of 197 and Westminster High is 29th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).