Joppatowne High School vs. Edgewood High School
Should I attend Joppatowne High School or Edgewood 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
Joppatowne High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Edgewood 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
Overview
Serving 786 students in grades 9-12, Joppatowne High School ranks in the top 20% 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 30-34% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (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 75% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 1,396 students in grades 9-12, Edgewood 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 43% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (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 72% 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
786 students
1,396 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
87 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#226 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#171 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
43%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
54%
Graduation Rate
75-79%
80%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
321
493
Grade 10 Students
180
304
Grade 11 Students
150
313
Grade 12 Students
135
286
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
3%
% Hispanic
12%
12%
% Black
53%
48%
% White
25%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
8%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.68
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
9%