Glenelg High School vs. River Hill High School
Should I attend Glenelg High School or River Hill 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
Glenelg 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
River Hill 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 1,298 students in grades 9-12, Glenelg High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 93% (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 33% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 1,508 students in grades 9-12, River Hill High School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 88% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (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 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,298 students
1,508 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
79 teachers
86 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#3 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
#1 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
87%
88%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
93%
92%
Graduation Rate
98%
≥99%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
353
363
Grade 10 Students
330
363
Grade 11 Students
295
320
Grade 12 Students
320
462
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
38%
% Hispanic
7%
6%
% Black
4%
10%
% White
67%
41%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
5%
5%
Diversity Score
0.52
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
3%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%