Northwest High vs Watkins Mill High
Northwest High has a higher overall rating of 7.5/10 compared to 4.6/10. In math proficiency, Northwest High leads at 59.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
Northwest High
Germantown, MD
7.5/10
High School9th – 12th
2,386 students
Watkins Mill High
Gaithersburg, MD
4.6/10
High School9th – 12th
1,661 students
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| Metric | Northwest High | Watkins Mill High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 7.5 / 10 | 4.6 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 6.6 | 3.9 |
| Growth Score | 9.6 | 4.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.2% | 53.3% |
| Environment Score | 4.4 | 3.5 |
| State Rank | #363 of 1,363 | #1,168 of 1,363 |
| State Percentile | 73th | 14th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Northwest High | Watkins Mill High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 59.0% | 22.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 68.0% | 34.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Northwest High | Watkins Mill High |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 2,386 | 1,661 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 16.6:1 | 13.8:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 34.2% | 53.3% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 95.0% | 81.0% |
| District | Montgomery County Public Schools | Montgomery County Public Schools |
| City | Germantown | Gaithersburg |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Germantown (20874) | Gaithersburg (20879) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $109,648 | $105,109 |
| Median Home Value | $385,300 | $433,500 |
| Median Rent | $1,938 | $1,895 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 48.7% | 41.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.2% | 6.6% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 32 min |