Is Thomas S. Wootton High a good school?

Yes! Thomas S. Wootton High is one of the best high schools in the state. It ranks 2 nd of 146 Maryland high schools.

How many students attend Thomas S. Wootton High?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,875 students attended Thomas S. Wootton High.

What is the racial makeup of Thomas S. Wootton High?

Students at Thomas S. Wootton High are 37% Asian, 34% White, 14% African American, 9% Hispanic, 5% Two or more races.

What schools feed into Thomas S. Wootton High?

Thomas S. Wootton High is fed by the following schools: Elementary : Cold Spring Elementary Elementary : DuFief Elementary Elementary : Fallsmead Elementary Elementary : Lakewood Elementary Elementary : Stone Mill Elementary Elementary : Travilah Elementary Middle : Robert Frost Middle School

Thomas S. Wootton High

Summary:

Thomas S. Wootton High is a public high school in Rockville, Maryland, serving 1,911 students in grades 9-12. It is part of the Montgomery County Public Schools district, which is ranked 7th out of 25 districts in Maryland and has a 4-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Wootton High consistently ranks among the top high schools in Maryland, with a statewide ranking between 2nd and 7th place over the past several years. Its students significantly outperform the state and county averages in standardized tests, with 85.1% of 10th graders proficient or better in MCAP English Language Arts, compared to 61% for Montgomery County and 55.3% for the state. The school's student population is more racially balanced than many nearby schools, with higher representation of African American and Hispanic students than at schools like Walter Johnson High and Winston Churchill High. Additionally, Wootton High has a relatively low percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, at 12.77%, significantly lower than nearby schools like Gaithersburg High (65.33%) and Col. Zadok Magruder High (65.8%).

Wootton High's consistent academic excellence, balanced student population, and efficient resource allocation make it a standout institution in the Montgomery County Public Schools district. Its lower per-student spending compared to some nearby schools, such as Rockville High ($18,914) and John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol ($58,637), suggests that the school is able to achieve its high academic outcomes with relatively efficient resource allocation.

Detail:

Public 9-12

2100 Wootton Pkwy
Rockville, MD 20850-3037

(240) 740-1500

District: Montgomery County Public Schools

SchoolDigger Rank:
2^nd of 146 Maryland High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $16,616

Feeder schools for Thomas S. Wootton High:

Elementary:	Cold Spring Elementary
	DuFief Elementary
	Fallsmead Elementary
	Lakewood Elementary
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	Stone Mill Elementary
	Travilah Elementary
Middle:	Robert Frost Middle School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.3

Number of students: 1,875

Racial breakdown:

Asian:

37.5%

White:

34.3%

African American:

13.7%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 12.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Thomas S. Wootton High ranks better than 98.6% of high schools in Maryland. It also ranks 2^nd among 13 ranked high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 85.47. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Thomas S. Wootton High is diverse. Racial makeup is: Asian (37.5%), White (34.3%), African American (13.7%). (See more...)

Compare Details 12.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Thomas S. Wootton High is 18.3. 25 high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Thomas S. Wootton High employs 102.2 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Thomas S. Wootton High is $16,616. 22 high schools in the Montgomery County Public Schools District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Thomas S. Wootton High was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Thomas S. Wootton High 2^nd of 146 Maryland public high schools. (See Thomas S. Wootton High in the ranking list.)

Montgomery County Public Schools:

SchoolDigger ranks Montgomery County Public Schools 7^th of 25 Maryland school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Thomas S. Wootton High

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Rank History for all students at Thomas S. Wootton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile
2004	60.89	17^th	201	91.5%
2005	81.47	9^th	204	95.6%
2006	81.15	11^th	204	94.6%
2007	83.00	6^th	209	97.1%
2008	84.21	8^th	214	96.3%
2009	83.52	10^th	213	95.3%
2010	85.03	12^th	220	94.5%
2011	84.33	18^th	183	90.2%
2012	84.36	10^th	187	94.7%
2013	83.01	19^th	185	89.7%
2014	81.48	17^th	231	92.6%
2015	73.38	30^th	233	87.1%
2016	80.84	14^th	233	94.0%
2018	85.63	7^th	197	96.4%
2019	83.77	8^th	138	94.2%
2021	91.85	3^rd	32	90.6%
2022	84.90	7^th	225	96.9%
2023	80.72	5^th	127	96.1%
2024	85.47	2^nd	146	98.6%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Thomas S. Wootton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	79.57	1^st	2	50.0%

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Rank History for Female students at Thomas S. Wootton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	90.76	3^rd	31	90.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Thomas S. Wootton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	92.76	3^rd	35	91.4%

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Rank History for Asian students at Thomas S. Wootton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	87.66	3^rd	25	88.0%

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Rank History for African American students at Thomas S. Wootton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	84.10	6^th	14	57.1%

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Rank History for White students at Thomas S. Wootton High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MD State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	88.54	3^rd	40	92.5%

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Data source: test scores: Maryland State Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Maryland State Department of Education

Review counts

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33%

Reviews:

by a parent
Saturday, December 14, 2019

it's just terrible. Close Quote

by a student
Friday, April 20, 2018

Was a fun environment to learn with really smart teachers, especially the science teachers. Understand that you won't get a good education even there are good teachers. It is you that has to put in the work. That's why slackers are giving it 1 star ratings. Close Quote

by a parent
Thursday, February 13, 2014

Thomas S. Wootton High School is one of the best high schools in the State of Maryland, it consistently achieves top academic top scores along with a thriving environment which supports many diverse student interests via student clubs, theatre, music, and sports. The Wootton administration is very serious about fostering an environment for students to do well. Parents are very involved in making sure Wootton stays on the top of its game. The student composition at Wootton tend to come from very well educated and upper middle class if not wealthy backgrounds. We looked at several of the "W" high schools and found there are more students at Wootton who are driven to do well through merit but are also more down to earth. Intelligence, creativity in solving complex problems, and hard work is valued. There is less of a problem with distractions such as "designer drugs", snobbery, and bullying that permeate some of the other schools. Close Quote

by a parent
Sunday, May 22, 2011

Diverse student body, forward-thinking Principal, faculty and staff, challenging curriculum that has something for everyone and will NOT leave a student "out there flappin'", great activities and clubs, excellent athletics and dedicated coaches, highly involved parents, focus on anti-bullying, safe suburban location. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Thomas S. Wootton High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	1318	77	246	54	2	n/a	n/a	0	1697
1990	1156	72	270	53	6	n/a	n/a	-1	1556
1991	1050	84	291	57	7	n/a	n/a	0	1489
1992	1021	77	315	61	5	n/a	n/a	0	1479
1993	982	74	368	53	2	n/a	n/a	0	1479
1994	988	69	379	50	1	n/a	n/a	0	1487
1995	1053	66	409	58	2	n/a	n/a	0	1588
1996	1053	66	409	58	2	n/a	n/a	0	1588
1997	1091	87	438	61	3	n/a	n/a	0	1680
1998	1079	83	444	61	4	n/a	n/a	0	1671
1999	1089	90	482	59	4	n/a	n/a	0	1724
2000	1145	100	493	72	4	n/a	n/a	0	1814
2001	1161	82	523	80	5	n/a	n/a	0	1851
2002	1279	86	622	94	3	n/a	n/a	0	2084
2003	1279	86	622	94	3	n/a	n/a	0	2084
2004	1320	96	720	105	4	n/a	n/a	0	2245
2005	1322	119	783	120	2	n/a	n/a	0	2346
2006	1328	145	828	101	5	n/a	n/a	0	2407
2007	1360	153	847	118	4	n/a	n/a	0	2482
2008	1364	146	827	128	5	n/a	n/a	0	2470
2009	1343	143	851	119	3	n/a	n/a	0	2459
2010	1329	129	828	126	2	n/a	n/a	0	2414
2011	1201	125	795	173	2	5	108	0	2409
2012	1118	124	801	160	5	4	106	0	2318
2013	1114	129	782	155	5	1	111	0	2297
2014	1067	144	784	159	3	0	102	0	2259
2015	1012	148	778	168	3	0	82	0	2191
2016	1019	145	784	167	2	0	89	0	2206
2017	998	133	804	162	2	1	89	0	2189
2018	944	136	791	165	2	1	95	0	2134
2019	930	157	760	152	3	1	104	0	2107
2020	881	176	787	169	1	1	101	0	2116
2021	816	211	743	169	2	0	95	1	2037
2022	775	230	699	155	4	0	77	3	1943
2023	711	224	732	157	4	0	80	3	1911
2024	644	256	703	164	5	0	97	6	1875

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Thomas S. Wootton High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1697	97.8	17.3	n/a
1990	1556	87.9	17.7	0.8
1991	1489	79.9	18.6	0.6
1992	1479	80.8	18.3	0.9
1993	1479	80.5	18.4	0.9
1994	1487	81.8	18.2	0.9
1995	1588	83.0	19.1	2.1
1996	1588	83.0	19.1	2.1
1997	1680	86.2	19.5	2
1998	1671	88.1	19.0	1.6
1999	1724	88.2	19.5	2.6
2000	1814	98.2	18.5	2.1
2001	1851	102.4	18.1	2.3
2002	2084	103.2	20.2	2.4
2003	2084	103.2	20.2	2.4
2004	2245	116.7	19.2	3.1
2005	2346	125.0	18.8	4.1
2006	2407	129.0	18.7	4.2
2007	2482	138.7	17.9	3.7
2008	2470	144.2	17.1	4.7
2009	2459	138.2	17.8	4.2
2010	2414	133.2	18.1	4.8
2011	2409	128.8	18.7	4.9
2012	2318	128.4	18.0	4.2
2013	2297	127.0	18.0	5.5
2014	2259	121.4	18.6	5
2015	2191	119.0	18.4	5.2
2016	2206	116.0	19.0	5.5
2017	2189	118.6	18.4	5.2
2018	2134	118.4	18.0	4.9
2019	2107	116.0	18.1	5.2
2020	2116	114.2	18.5	5.2
2021	2037	113.6	17.9	6.8
2022	1943	111.8	17.3	8
2023	1911	104.6	18.2	12.8
2024	1875	102.2	18.3	12.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Thomas S. Wootton High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	1697	97.8	17.3	n/a
1990	1556	87.9	17.7	0.8
1991	1489	79.9	18.6	0.6
1992	1479	80.8	18.3	0.9
1993	1479	80.5	18.4	0.9
1994	1487	81.8	18.2	0.9
1995	1588	83.0	19.1	2.1
1996	1588	83.0	19.1	2.1
1997	1680	86.2	19.5	2
1998	1671	88.1	19.0	1.6
1999	1724	88.2	19.5	2.6
2000	1814	98.2	18.5	2.1
2001	1851	102.4	18.1	2.3
2002	2084	103.2	20.2	2.4
2003	2084	103.2	20.2	2.4
2004	2245	116.7	19.2	3.1
2005	2346	125.0	18.8	4.1
2006	2407	129.0	18.7	4.2
2007	2482	138.7	17.9	3.7
2008	2470	144.2	17.1	4.7
2009	2459	138.2	17.8	4.2
2010	2414	133.2	18.1	4.8
2011	2409	128.8	18.7	4.9
2012	2318	128.4	18.0	4.2
2013	2297	127.0	18.0	5.5
2014	2259	121.4	18.6	5
2015	2191	119.0	18.4	5.2
2016	2206	116.0	19.0	5.5
2017	2189	118.6	18.4	5.2
2018	2134	118.4	18.0	4.9
2019	2107	116.0	18.1	5.2
2020	2116	114.2	18.5	5.2
2021	2037	113.6	17.9	6.8
2022	1943	111.8	17.3	8
2023	1911	104.6	18.2	12.8
2024	1875	102.2	18.3	12.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Thomas S. Wootton High

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$489 (3.5%)	$13,324 (96.5%)	$13,812
2020	$431 (3.2%)	$13,198 (96.8%)	$13,630
2021	$772 (5.3%)	$13,820 (94.7%)	$14,592
2022	$1,391 (9.4%)	$13,408 (90.6%)	$14,800
2023	$1,054 (6.3%)	$15,562 (93.7%)	$16,616

Data source: Maryland Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Thomas S. Wootton High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 8^th of 138 High schools	Ranks 5^th of 127 High schools	1.9%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	2107	1911	9.3%
African American	157	224	42.7%
American Indian	3	4	33.3%
Asian	760	732	3.7%
Hispanic	152	157	3.3%
Pacific Islander	1	0	100%
White	930	711	23.5%
Two or More Races	104	80	23.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	5.2%	12.8%	7.6%

Schools Near Thomas S. Wootton High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCAP Mathematics (2024)	MCAP English Language Arts (2024)			MCAP Algebra I (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCAP Mathematics All Grades	MCAP English Language Arts 8th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts 10th Grade	MCAP English Language Arts All Grades	MCAP Algebra I End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Thomas S. Wootton High	Public	9-12	2100 Wootton Pkwy	Rockville	20850	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-1500	1,875	102	18.3	12.9%	644 (34.3%)	256 (13.7%)	164 (8.7%)	703 (37.5%)	5 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	97 (5.2%)	85.5	2^nd of 146 public high schools	98.6%		80.7	5^th of 127 public high schools	96.1%	3	9.6		85.1	85.1	9.6	$16,616	$1,054	$15,562
Richard Montgomery High	Public, Magnet	9-12	250 Richard Montgomery Dr	Rockville	20852	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-6100	2,386	138	17.3	28.0%	659 (27.6%)	360 (15.1%)	638 (26.7%)	569 (23.8%)	10 (0.4%)	1 (0.0%)	134 (5.6%)	55.8	41^st of 146 public high schools	71.9%		57.8	35^th of 127 public high schools	72.4%	6	6.4		67.1	67.1	6.4	$16,178	$1,040	$15,138
John L Gildner Regional Inst for Children & Adol	Public	6-12	15000 Broschart Rd	Rockville	20850	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(301) 251-6900	74	20	3.7	59.5%	17 (23.0%)	29 (39.2%)	18 (24.3%)	4 (5.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (8.1%)								(n/a)		10.0	33.3	25.7		$72,851	$25,663	$47,188
Winston Churchill High	Public	9-12	11300 Gainsborough Rd	Potomac	20854	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-5400	2,203	124	17.8	10.5%	904 (41.0%)	254 (11.5%)	195 (8.9%)	707 (32.1%)	1 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	131 (5.9%)	85.6	1^st of 146 public high schools	99.3%		68.2	17^th of 127 public high schools	86.6%	16	19.0		83.1	83.1	19.0	$16,771	$1,192	$15,579
Alternative Programs	Public	6-12	14501 Avery Road	Rockville	20853	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-5000	0	0			0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
Rockville High	Public, Magnet	9-12	2100 Baltimore Rd	Rockville	20851	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(240) 740-6600	1,538	108	14.2	44.1%	351 (22.8%)	223 (14.5%)	703 (45.7%)	182 (11.8%)	1 (0.1%)	4 (0.3%)	71 (4.6%)								(n/a)			66.8	66.8		$19,724	$1,404	$18,321
Rock Terrace School	Public	6-12	11400 Marcliff Rd	Rockville	20852	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-4650	79	20	3.9	69.6%	15 (19.0%)	25 (31.6%)	25 (31.6%)	11 (13.9%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (3.8%)								(n/a)						$94,122	$31,130	$62,992
Gaithersburg High	Public, Magnet	9-12	101 Education Blvd	Gaithersburg	20877	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	Yes	No	No	(301) 284-4500	2,454	177	13.8	53.8%	215 (8.8%)	496 (20.2%)	1,520 (61.9%)	147 (6.0%)	3 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	67 (2.7%)								(n/a)			40.5	40.5		$18,719	$1,183	$17,536
Walter Johnson High	Public	9-12	6400 Rock Spring Dr	Bethesda	20817	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-6900	2,984	159	18.7	18.2%	1,400 (46.9%)	437 (14.6%)	555 (18.6%)	371 (12.4%)	7 (0.2%)	4 (0.1%)	197 (6.6%)	69.5	15^th of 146 public high schools	89.7%		67.5	18^th of 127 public high schools	85.8%	3	11.9		75.4	75.4	11.9	$15,547	$857	$14,689
Quince Orchard High	Public	9-12	15800 Quince Orchard Rd	Gaithersburg	20878	Montgomery County	Montgomery County Public Schools	No	No	No	No	(240) 740-3600	2,150	132	16.2	36.9%	688 (32.0%)	343 (16.0%)	775 (36.0%)	219 (10.2%)	4 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	111 (5.2%)								(n/a)			65.0	65.0		$17,071	$842	$16,229

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