Perryville High School vs. Rising Sun High School
Should I attend Perryville High School or Rising Sun 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
Perryville 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
Rising Sun 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 833 students in grades 9-12, Perryville 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 35-39% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (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 18% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Serving 1,087 students in grades 9-12, Rising Sun High School ranks in the top 5% 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 50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 20%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (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 10% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 66% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
833 students
1,087 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
73 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#177 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#67 out of 1343 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
72%
Graduation Rate
90-94%
92%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
237
283
Grade 10 Students
221
270
Grade 11 Students
197
267
Grade 12 Students
178
267
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
6%
% Black
7%
1%
% White
82%
90%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
2%
Diversity Score
0.32
0.19
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
2%