Thomas S. Wootton High vs Winston Churchill High
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Maryland, United States, 3.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Thomas S. Wootton High
Rockville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,870 students
Winston Churchill High
Potomac · Public high · Grades 9–12
2,185 students
| Measure | Thomas S. Wootton High Rockville, Maryland | Winston Churchill High Potomac, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 85 Top 5% | 83 Top 5% |
| State rank | #5 of 197 | #7 of 197 |
| National rank | #690 of 16,910 | #844 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 1,870 | 2,185 |
| Enrollment | 1,870 | 2,185 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 13.4% | 10.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.5 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 91% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 84% |
| city | Rockville | Potomac |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Thomas S. Wootton High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (84.5 vs 83.2).
- •Thomas S. Wootton High does better on math proficiency (87% vs 84%).
- •Thomas S. Wootton High does better on reading proficiency (91% vs 85%).
- •Winston Churchill High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.9% vs 13.4%).
- •Winston Churchill High does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 18.5).
- •Winston Churchill High is the larger school with 2,185 students compared with 1,870.
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 Thomas S. Wootton High better than Winston Churchill High?
On the Success Index (US), Thomas S. Wootton High ranks higher (84.5 vs 83.2 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 Thomas S. Wootton High and Winston Churchill High?
About 3.7 km in a straight line, between Rockville and Potomac in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Thomas S. Wootton High: 1,870. Winston Churchill High: 2,185. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Thomas S. Wootton High and Winston Churchill High rank in Maryland?
Thomas S. Wootton High is 5th of 197 and Winston Churchill High is 7th of 197 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).