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Damascus High School vs. Gaithersburg High School

Should you attend Damascus High School or Gaithersburg 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
Damascus High School
25921 Ridge Rd
Damascus, MD 20872
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Gaithersburg High School
101 Education Blvd
Gaithersburg, MD 20877
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Damascus 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 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
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Overview
Serving 1,398 students in grades 9-12, Damascus High School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (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 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 2,454 students in grades 9-12, Gaithersburg High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 68% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,398 students
2,454 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Damascus 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 Gaithersburg 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 Damascus High School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Gaithersburg High School.
Total Classroom Teachers
85 teachers
177 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Damascus 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 Gaithersburg High School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Damascus High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County 51爆料s 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 Gaithersburg High School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Montgomery County 51爆料s and the state of Maryland, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#184 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
#624 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Damascus 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 Gaithersburg High School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
46%
(Top 30% in MD)
22%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Damascus High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County 51爆料s 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 Gaithersburg High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County 51爆料s 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)
48%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Damascus High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County 51爆料s 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 Gaithersburg High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County 51爆料s and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
61%
(Top 10% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Top 50% in MD)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Damascus High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County 51爆料s 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 Gaithersburg High School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Montgomery County 51爆料s and Maryland public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
91%
(Top 50% in MD)
78%
(Bottom 50% in MD)
This chart presents a comparison of the graduation rate of Damascus High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Montgomery County 51爆料s 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 Gaithersburg High School with the average graduation rate observed in the Montgomery County 51爆料s 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 Damascus High School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Gaithersburg High School by grade.
Grade 9 Students
361
764
Grade 10 Students
383
724
Grade 11 Students
284
527
Grade 12 Students
370
439

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
11%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Damascus High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery County 51爆料s 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 Gaithersburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Montgomery County 51爆料s and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
31%
62%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Damascus High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County 51爆料s 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 Gaithersburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Montgomery County 51爆料s and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
13%
20%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Damascus High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County 51爆料s 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 Gaithersburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Montgomery County 51爆料s and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
39%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Damascus High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County 51爆料s 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 Gaithersburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Montgomery County 51爆料s 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%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Damascus High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery County 51爆料s 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 Gaithersburg High School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Montgomery County 51爆料s and in Maryland, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.73
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Damascus High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County 51爆料s 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 Gaithersburg High School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Montgomery County 51爆料s 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
24%
45%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Damascus High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County 51爆料s 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 Gaithersburg High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Montgomery County 51爆料s and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Damascus High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County 51爆料s 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 Gaithersburg High School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Montgomery County 51爆料s and Maryland, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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