Dulaney High School vs. Hereford High School
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School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Dulaney High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Hereford 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 1,821 students in grades 9-12, Dulaney High School ranks in the top 30% 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 53% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 53% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Serving 1,225 students in grades 9-12, Hereford 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 65% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 25%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Asian), which is lower than the Maryland state average of 67% (majority Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,821 students
1,225 students
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% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
49% | 51%
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Total Classroom Teachers
109 teachers
76 teachers
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Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
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Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#322 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#66 out of 1347 schools in MD
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
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![This chart displays the overall school rank of Hereford High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Hereford High School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/36000/36154/hereford-high-school-chart-sKNSda.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
65%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
75%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
66%
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Graduation Rate
95%
97%
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Students by Grade
Students by Grade
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Grade 9 Students
431
275
Grade 10 Students
424
323
Grade 11 Students
445
316
Grade 12 Students
521
311
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
4%
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% Hispanic
14%
5%
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% Black
22%
3%
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% White
47%
85%
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% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
3%
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Diversity Score
0.70
0.27
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Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
10%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
2%
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