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Thomas S. Wootton High School vs. Richard Montgomery High School

Should you attend Thomas S. Wootton High School or Richard Montgomery 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
Thomas S. Wootton High School
2100 Wootton Pkwy
Rockville, MD 20850
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Richard Montgomery High School
250 Richard Montgomery Dr
Rockville, MD 20852
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Thomas S. Wootton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 1%)

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 1,875 students in grades 9-12, Thomas S. Wootton High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 83% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,386 students in grades 9-12, Richard Montgomery High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). 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 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,875 students
2,386 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Thomas S. Wootton 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 Richard Montgomery High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Thomas S. Wootton High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Richard Montgomery High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
138 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Thomas S. Wootton 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 Richard Montgomery High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Thomas S. Wootton High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County School District 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 Richard Montgomery High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County School District and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 1%)
#79 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Thomas S. Wootton High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Richard Montgomery High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
83%
(Top 1% in MD)
63%
(Top 10% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas S. Wootton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District 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 Richard Montgomery High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
89%
(Top 1% in MD)
73%
(Top 10% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas S. Wootton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District 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 Richard Montgomery High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
88%
(Top 1% in MD)
71%
(Top 5% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Thomas S. Wootton High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District 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 Richard Montgomery High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
≥99%
(Top 1% in MD)
94%
(Top 30% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Thomas S. Wootton High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Montgomery County School District 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 graduation rate of Richard Montgomery High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Montgomery County School District and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Thomas S. Wootton High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Richard Montgomery High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
466
682
Grade 10 Students
483
645
Grade 11 Students
468
488
Grade 12 Students
458
571

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
38%
24%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Thomas S. Wootton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery County School District 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 Richard Montgomery High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Thomas S. Wootton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County School District 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 Richard Montgomery High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
14%
15%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Thomas S. Wootton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County School District 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 Richard Montgomery High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
34%
28%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Thomas S. Wootton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County School District 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 Richard Montgomery High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County School District 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
5%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Thomas S. Wootton High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery County School District 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 Richard Montgomery High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery County School District and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.72
0.77
This chart showcases the diversity score of Thomas S. Wootton High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County School District 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 Richard Montgomery High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County School District 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
10%
23%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Thomas S. Wootton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County School District 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 Richard Montgomery High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Thomas S. Wootton High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County School District 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 Richard Montgomery High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County School District and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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