Thomas S. Wootton High School or Wootton High School is a public high school in Rockville, Maryland. Its namesake is Thomas S. Wootton, the founder of Montgomery County. The school was founded in 1970 and is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools system.
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).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 9-12
- Enrollment: 1,875 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Graduation Rate: ≥99% (Top 1% in MD)
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1%
- Math Proficiency: 83% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Science Proficiency: 88% (Top 1%)
- 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 1,875 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 102 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 9-12
(Supplemental Virtual)
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
1,875 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
102 teachers
Year Founded
1970
Colors
Red, white and blue
School Rankings
Thomas S. Wootton High School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,347 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
#1 out of 1347 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
83%
25%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
88%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
38%
7%
Hispanic
9%
23%
Black
14%
33%
White
34%
32%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥99%
86%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MD Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Thomas S. Wootton High School's ranking?
Thomas S. Wootton High School is ranked #1 out of 1,347 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 25% 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 99%, which is higher than the Maryland state average of 86%.
How many students attend Thomas S. Wootton High School?
1,875 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, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are Hispanic, and 5% 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 18:1, 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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