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Tuscarora High School vs. Governor Thomas Johnson High School

Should you attend Tuscarora 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.

School Overview

School
Tuscarora High School
5312 Ballenger Creek Pk
Frederick, MD 21703
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Governor Thomas Johnson High School
1501 N Market St
Frederick, MD 21701
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)

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

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 1,735 students in grades 9-12, Tuscarora High School ranks in the top 30% 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 35% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 69% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is equal to the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
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).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,735 students
2,066 students
Total Classroom Teachers
89 teachers
119 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
17:1

Test Scores

#387 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
#621 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
35%
(Top 50% in MD)
32%
(Top 50% in MD)
59%
(Top 30% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
38%
(Bottom 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
44%
(Top 30% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
40%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
93%
(Top 50% in MD)
87%
(Bottom 50% in MD)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
468
547
Grade 10 Students
419
500
Grade 11 Students
423
517
Grade 12 Students
425
502

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
8%
5%
% Hispanic
30%
37%
% Black
25%
25%
% White
31%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
6%
0.75
0.73

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
39%
49%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
9%
 
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