Westminster High vs William Winchester Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Maryland, United States, 4.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Westminster High
Westminster · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,477 students
William Winchester Elementary
Westminster · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
587 students
| Measure | Westminster High Westminster, Maryland | William Winchester Elementary Westminster, Maryland |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 76 Top 25% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #29 of 197 | #258 of 879 |
| National rank | #1894 of 16,910 | #17242 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 1,477 | 587 |
| Enrollment | 1,477 | 587 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25% | 40% |
| Students per teacher | 16.6 | 15.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 79% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 56% |
| city | Westminster | Westminster |
| state | Maryland | Maryland |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Westminster High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.3 vs 61.4).
- •Westminster High does better on math proficiency (64% vs 56%).
- •Westminster High does better on reading proficiency (79% vs 54%).
- •Westminster High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25% vs 40%).
- •William Winchester Elementary does better on students per teacher (15.4 vs 16.6).
- •Westminster High is the larger school with 1,477 students compared with 587.
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 Westminster High better than William Winchester Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Westminster High ranks higher (76.3 vs 61.4 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 Westminster High and William Winchester Elementary?
About 4.5 km in a straight line, between Westminster and Westminster in Maryland.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Westminster High: 1,477. William Winchester Elementary: 587. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Westminster High and William Winchester Elementary rank in Maryland?
Westminster High is 29th of 197 and William Winchester Elementary is 258th of 879 among high schools in Maryland on the 2025 Success Index (US).