Glen Burnie High School vs. North County High School
Should I attend Glen Burnie High School or North County 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
Glen Burnie High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
North County High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 2,193 students in grades 9-12, Glen Burnie High School ranks in the top 30% 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 24% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (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 65% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 2,446 students in grades 9-12, North County High School ranks in the top 20% 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 33% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
2,193 students
2,446 students
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
134 teachers
139 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#279 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#197 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
58%
Graduation Rate
91%
86%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
667
865
Grade 10 Students
577
590
Grade 11 Students
464
485
Grade 12 Students
485
506
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
24%
22%
% Black
30%
27%
% White
35%
39%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.73
0.73
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
47%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%