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Linganore High School vs. Governor Thomas Johnson High School

Should you attend Linganore High School or Governor Thomas Johnson 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.
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School Overview

School
Linganore High School
12013 Old Annapolis Rd
Frederick, MD 21701
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Governor Thomas Johnson High School
1501 N Market St
Frederick, MD 21701
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 5%)
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Overview
Serving 1,620 students in grades 9-12, Linganore High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 26% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black).
Serving 2,031 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 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,620 students
2,031 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Linganore High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Governor Thomas Johnson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Linganore High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Governor Thomas Johnson High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
82 teachers
116 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Linganore High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Governor Thomas Johnson High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Linganore High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Frederick County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Governor Thomas Johnson High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Frederick County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#177 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
#621 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Linganore High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Governor Thomas Johnson High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Top 20% in MD)
32%
(Top 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Linganore High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Frederick County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Governor Thomas Johnson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Frederick County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
71%
(Top 10% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Linganore High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Frederick County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Governor Thomas Johnson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Frederick County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
64%
(Top 10% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Linganore High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Frederick County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Governor Thomas Johnson High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Frederick County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
98%
(Top 5% in MD)
87%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Linganore High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Frederick County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Governor Thomas Johnson High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Frederick County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Linganore High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Governor Thomas Johnson High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
407
565
Grade 10 Students
389
527
Grade 11 Students
436
492
Grade 12 Students
388
447

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
4%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Linganore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Frederick County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Governor Thomas Johnson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Frederick County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
11%
38%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Linganore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Frederick County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Governor Thomas Johnson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Frederick County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
6%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Linganore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Frederick County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Governor Thomas Johnson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Frederick County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
74%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Linganore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Frederick County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Governor Thomas Johnson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Frederick County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Linganore High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Frederick County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Governor Thomas Johnson High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Frederick County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.44
0.73
This chart showcases the diversity score of Linganore High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Frederick County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Governor Thomas Johnson High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Frederick County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
41%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Linganore High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Frederick County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Governor Thomas Johnson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Frederick County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Linganore High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Frederick County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Governor Thomas Johnson High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Frederick County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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