Hammond High School vs. Atholton High School
Should I attend Hammond High School or Atholton 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
Hammond High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Atholton 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
Diversity
Overview
Serving 1,306 students in grades 9-12, Hammond High School ranks in the top 10% 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 48% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 1,456 students in grades 9-12, Atholton 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 73% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (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 69% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,306 students
1,456 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
94 teachers
94 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#121 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#19 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
48%
73%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
84%
Graduation Rate
89%
96%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
394
389
Grade 10 Students
282
353
Grade 11 Students
289
337
Grade 12 Students
341
377
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
18%
% Hispanic
18%
12%
% Black
39%
32%
% White
24%
31%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.75
0.76
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
13%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%