Northwood High vs Wheaton High
Northwood High has a higher overall rating of 6.6/10 compared to 5.8/10. Wheaton High is significantly larger with 2,747 students, about 1.6× the size of Northwood High (1,745). In math proficiency, Wheaton High leads at 50.0%.
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.
Northwood High
Silver Spring, MD
6.6/10
High School9th – 12th
1,745 students
Wheaton High
Silver Spring, MD
5.8/10
High School9th – 12th
2,747 students
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| Metric | Northwood High | Wheaton High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.6 / 10 | 5.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.8 | 6.3 |
| Growth Score | 6.9 | 5.9 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.1% | 52.9% |
| Environment Score | 4.9 | 4.2 |
| State Rank | #651 of 1,363 | #900 of 1,363 |
| State Percentile | 52th | 34th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Northwood High | Wheaton High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 30.0% | 50.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 49.0% | 61.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Northwood High | Wheaton High |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 1,745 | 2,747 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.5:1 | 16.4:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 60.1% | 52.9% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 83.0% | 82.0% |
| District | Montgomery County Public Schools | Montgomery County Public Schools |
| City | Silver Spring | Silver Spring |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Silver Spring (20901) | Silver Spring (20906) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $127,133 | $92,964 |
| Median Home Value | $571,300 | $440,600 |
| Median Rent | $1,785 | $1,945 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 56.4% | 42.4% |
| Poverty Rate | 9.0% | 9.0% |
| Avg Commute | 33 min | 35 min |