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Governor Thomas Johnson High School vs. Frederick High School

Should you attend Governor Thomas Johnson High School or Frederick High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Governor Thomas Johnson High School
1501 N Market St
Frederick, MD 21701
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Frederick High School
650 Carroll Pky
Frederick, MD 21701
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Governor Thomas Johnson High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Frederick High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 2,066 students in grades 9-12, Governor Thomas Johnson High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 1,821 students in grades 9-12, Frederick High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,066 students
1,821 students
Total Classroom Teachers
119 teachers
106 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1

Test Scores

#621 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
#504 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
32%
(Top 50% in MD)
28%
(Top 50% in MD)
38%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
54%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Top 30% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
87%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
83%
(Bottom 50% in MD)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
547
451
Grade 10 Students
500
455
Grade 11 Students
517
442
Grade 12 Students
502
473

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
5%
% Hispanic
37%
44%
% Black
25%
26%
% White
26%
18%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
0.73
0.71

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
49%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
11%
 
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