Dulaney High School vs. Hereford High School
Should I attend Dulaney High School or Hereford 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
School
Top Rankings
Dulaney High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Hereford High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Overview
Serving 1,867 students in grades 9-12, Dulaney High School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 1,282 students in grades 9-12, Hereford High School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,867 students
1,282 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
112 teachers
78 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#101 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#41 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
58%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
78%
Graduation Rate
96%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
437
320
Grade 10 Students
459
329
Grade 11 Students
491
317
Grade 12 Students
480
316
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
14%
4%
% Hispanic
12%
4%
% Black
20%
3%
% White
49%
85%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
4%
Diversity Score
0.69
0.27
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
5%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
1%