Ritchie Park Elementary vs Thomas S. Wootton High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Ritchie Park Elementary
Rockville · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students
Thomas S. Wootton High
Rockville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,870 students
| Measure | Ritchie Park Elementary Rockville, Maryland | Thomas S. Wootton High Rockville, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #82 of 879 | #5 of 197 |
| National rank | #6662 of 50,301 | #690 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 342 | 1,870 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 1,870 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.6% | 13.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.9 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 91% |
| Math proficiency | 63% | 87% |
| city | Rockville | Rockville |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas S. Wootton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 77.1).
- •Thomas S. Wootton High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 63%).
- •Thomas S. Wootton High does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 66%).
- •Ritchie Park Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (12.6% vs 13.4%).
- •Ritchie Park Elementary does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 18.5).
- •Thomas S. Wootton High is the larger school with 1,870 students compared with 342.
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 Ritchie Park Elementary better than Thomas S. Wootton High?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas S. Wootton High ranks higher (84.5 vs 77.1 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 Ritchie Park Elementary and Thomas S. Wootton High?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Rockville and Rockville in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Ritchie Park Elementary: 342. Thomas S. Wootton High: 1,870. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Ritchie Park Elementary and Thomas S. Wootton High rank in Maryland?
Ritchie Park Elementary is 82nd of 879 and Thomas S. Wootton High is 5th of 197 among elementary schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).