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Northwest High School vs. Quince Orchard High School

Should you attend Northwest High School or Quince Orchard 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
Northwest High School
13501 Richter Farm Rd
Germantown, MD 20874
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Quince Orchard High School
15800 Quince Orchard Rd
Gaithersburg, MD 20878
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)

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

Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Most improved public schools (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 2,386 students in grades 9-12, Northwest 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 51% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher 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 79% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,150 students in grades 9-12, Quince Orchard High School ranks in the top 30% 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 56% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is equal to the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,386 students
2,150 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Quince Orchard High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwest High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Quince Orchard High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
144 teachers
132 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwest High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Quince Orchard High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwest High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Quince Orchard High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#145 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
#311 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwest 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 Quince Orchard High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
51%
(Top 20% in MD)
48%
(Top 20% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery 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 Quince Orchard High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
73%
(Top 10% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
56%
(Top 30% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery 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 Quince Orchard High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
63%
(Top 10% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
48%
(Top 30% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwest High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery 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 Quince Orchard High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
95%
(Top 30% in MD)
90%
(Top 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Northwest High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Montgomery 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 Quince Orchard High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Montgomery 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 Northwest High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Quince Orchard High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
570
604
Grade 10 Students
649
572
Grade 11 Students
575
525
Grade 12 Students
592
449

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
21%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Quince Orchard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
26%
36%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Quince Orchard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
26%
16%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Quince Orchard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
21%
32%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Quince Orchard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwest High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Quince Orchard High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery County Public Schools and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.78
0.74
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwest High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Quince Orchard High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
31%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Quince Orchard High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
6%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwest High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Quince Orchard High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County Public Schools and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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