Crofton High School vs. Southern High School
Should I attend Crofton High School or Southern High School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
Top Rankings
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Southern High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Crofton High School serves 1,303 students in grades 9-11.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 43% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 1,030 students in grades 9-12, Southern High School ranks in the top 5% 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 52% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-11
9-12
Total Students
1,303 students
1,030 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
74 teachers
67 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
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#61 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
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52%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
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73%
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Graduation Rate
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93%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
512
299
Grade 10 Students
433
259
Grade 11 Students
358
222
Grade 12 Students
-
250
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
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% Asian
8%
1%
% Hispanic
11%
17%
% Black
19%
7%
% White
57%
69%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
5%
6%
Diversity Score
0.62
0.49
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
5%