Aberdeen High School vs. Edgewood High School
Should you attend Aberdeen High School or Edgewood High School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Aberdeen High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Diversity
Edgewood High School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maryland for:
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Attribute
Most improved public schools
Overview
Serving 1,396 students in grades 9-12, Aberdeen High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 24% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is equal to the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Serving 1,440 students in grades 9-12, Edgewood High School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Maryland for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 18% (which is lower than the Maryland state average of 27%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the Maryland state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Maryland state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 74% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Maryland state average of 69% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
9-12
9-12
Total Students
1,396 students
1,440 students
Total Classroom Teachers
99 teachers
96 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#538 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#555 out of 1338 schools in MD
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
18%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
61%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
≤20%
Graduation Rate
86%
85%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 9 Students
384
425
Grade 10 Students
333
355
Grade 11 Students
347
343
Grade 12 Students
332
317
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
5%
3%
% Hispanic
15%
16%
% Black
41%
47%
% White
29%
26%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
10%
8%
Diversity Score
0.72
0.69
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
55%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
5%