Watkins Mill High vs Northwest 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.
Watkins Mill High
Gaithersburg, MD
4.6/10
High School9th – 12th
1,661 students
Northwest High
Germantown, MD
7.5/10
High School9th – 12th
2,386 students
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| Metric | Watkins Mill High | Northwest High |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 4.6 / 10 | 7.5 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 3.9 | 6.6 |
| Growth Score | 4.6 | 9.6 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.3% | 34.2% |
| Environment Score | 3.5 | 4.4 |
| State Rank | #1,168 of 1,363 | #363 of 1,363 |
| State Percentile | 14th | 73th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Watkins Mill High | Northwest High |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 22.0% | 59.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 34.0% | 68.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | Watkins Mill High | Northwest High |
|---|---|---|
| Type | High School | High School |
| Grades | 9th – 12th | 9th – 12th |
| Enrollment | 1,661 | 2,386 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 13.8:1 | 16.6:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 53.3% | 34.2% |
| Graduation Rate (4yr, Class of 2023) | 81.0% | 95.0% |
| District | Montgomery County Public Schools | Montgomery County Public Schools |
| City | Gaithersburg | Germantown |
Neighborhood
| Metric | Gaithersburg (20879) | Germantown (20874) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $105,109 | $109,648 |
| Median Home Value | $433,500 | $385,300 |
| Median Rent | $1,895 | $1,938 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 41.6% | 48.7% |
| Poverty Rate | 6.6% | 8.2% |
| Avg Commute | 32 min | 33 min |