Serving 1,870 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 27%). 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 19:1 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 69% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,870 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: 98% (Top 5% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- Attendance Zone: Thomas S. Wootton High serves the southern part of Rockville, MD, covering an area of approximately 13.6 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive from the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone being about 6.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Thomas S. Wootton High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Graduation Rate
School Overview
Thomas S. Wootton High School's student population of 1,870 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 101 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,870 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
101 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1970
Campus Size
20 acres
School Rankings
Thomas S. Wootton High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,338 schools in Maryland (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Thomas S. Wootton High School is 0.72, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.74. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 1338 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
27%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
45%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
36%
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
14:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
38%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
9%
24%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Black
13%
32%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
34%
31%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
6%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
98%
85.8%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.2%
32.4%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
46%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red, white and blue
School Mascot
Patriot
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas S. Wootton High School's ranking?
Thomas S. Wootton High School is ranked #3 out of 1,338 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Maryland.
What schools are Thomas S. Wootton High School often compared to?
Thomas S. Wootton High Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Winston Churchill High School, Richard Montgomery High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
83% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 27% MD state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MD state average).
What is the graduation rate of Thomas S. Wootton High School?
The graduation rate of Thomas S. Wootton High School is 98%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 85.8%.
How many students attend Thomas S. Wootton High School?
1,870 students attend Thomas S. Wootton High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
38% of Thomas S. Wootton High School students are Asian, 34% of students are White, 13% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Thomas S. Wootton High School?
Thomas S. Wootton High School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 14:1.
What grades does Thomas S. Wootton High School offer ?
Thomas S. Wootton High School offers enrollment in grades 9-12 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Thomas S. Wootton High School part of?
Thomas S. Wootton High School is part of Montgomery County School District.
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